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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.12, 37,706.36 and 15,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.12, 37,706.36 and 15,224.48 is: 21,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.12 : 37,706.36 = 15,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.12/37,706.36 = 15,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.12x = 37,706.36 × 15,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.12x = 574,059,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,059,723.69/27,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.80

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