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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,259.14, 37,612.10 and 15,926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,259.14, 37,612.10 and 15,926.45 is: 21,975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,259.14 : 37,612.10 = 15,926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,259.14/37,612.10 = 15,926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,259.14x = 37,612.10 × 15,926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,259.14x = 599,027,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,027,081.80/27,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,975.27

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