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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,318.87, 37,699.46 and 15,219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,318.87, 37,699.46 and 15,219.30 is: 21,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,318.87 : 37,699.46 = 15,219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,318.87/37,699.46 = 15,219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,318.87x = 37,699.46 × 15,219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,318.87x = 573,759,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,759,315.48/27,318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.31

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