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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,256.68, 37,614.02 and 15,319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,256.68, 37,614.02 and 15,319.98 is: 21,141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,256.68 : 37,614.02 = 15,319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,256.68/37,614.02 = 15,319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,256.68x = 37,614.02 × 15,319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,256.68x = 576,245,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,245,957.52/27,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.46

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