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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.16, 37,631 and 15,171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.16, 37,631 and 15,171.05 is: 20,933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.16 : 37,631 = 15,171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.16/37,631 = 15,171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.16x = 37,631 × 15,171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.16x = 570,901,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,901,782.55/27,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.50

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