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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.44, 37,631.28 and 15,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.44, 37,631.28 and 15,334.12 is: 21,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.44 : 37,631.28 = 15,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.44/37,631.28 = 15,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.44x = 37,631.28 × 15,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.44x = 577,042,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,042,563.27/27,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.45

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