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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,255.03, 37,599.31 and 15,925.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,255.03, 37,599.31 and 15,925.01 is: 21,969.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,255.03 : 37,599.31 = 15,925.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,255.03/37,599.31 = 15,925.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,255.03x = 37,599.31 × 15,925.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,255.03x = 598,769,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,769,264.44/27,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.13

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