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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,258.06, 37,615.22 and 15,158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,258.06, 37,615.22 and 15,158.46 is: 20,918.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,258.06 : 37,615.22 = 15,158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,258.06/37,615.22 = 15,158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,258.06x = 37,615.22 × 15,158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,258.06x = 570,188,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,188,807.76/27,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.17

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