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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,252.80, 37,606.56 and 15,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,252.80, 37,606.56 and 15,315.20 is: 21,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,252.80 : 37,606.56 = 15,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,252.80/37,606.56 = 15,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,252.80x = 37,606.56 × 15,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,252.80x = 575,951,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,951,987.71/27,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.68

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