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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,254.50, 37,609.34 and 15,319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,254.50, 37,609.34 and 15,319.63 is: 21,140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,254.50 : 37,609.34 = 15,319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,254.50/37,609.34 = 15,319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,254.50x = 37,609.34 × 15,319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,254.50x = 576,161,186.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,161,186.84/27,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.04

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