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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,255.96, 37,612.08 and 15,925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,255.96, 37,612.08 and 15,925.68 is: 21,976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,255.96 : 37,612.08 = 15,925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,255.96/37,612.08 = 15,925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,255.96x = 37,612.08 × 15,925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,255.96x = 598,997,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,997,950.21/27,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.77

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