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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,251.08, 37,606.64 and 15,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,251.08, 37,606.64 and 15,921.24 is: 21,971.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,251.08 : 37,606.64 = 15,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,251.08/37,606.64 = 15,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,251.08x = 37,606.64 × 15,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,251.08x = 598,744,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,744,341.03/27,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,971.40

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