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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,256.12, 37,614.53 and 15,319.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,256.12, 37,614.53 and 15,319.42 is: 21,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,256.12 : 37,614.53 = 15,319.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,256.12/37,614.53 = 15,319.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,256.12x = 37,614.53 × 15,319.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,256.12x = 576,232,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,232,783.17/27,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.41

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