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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,256.50, 37,614.24 and 15,319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,256.50, 37,614.24 and 15,319.26 is: 21,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,256.50 : 37,614.24 = 15,319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,256.50/37,614.24 = 15,319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,256.50x = 37,614.24 × 15,319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,256.50x = 576,222,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,222,322.26/27,256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.73

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