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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,349.91, 37,744.86 and 15,251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,349.91, 37,744.86 and 15,251.21 is: 21,047.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,349.91 : 37,744.86 = 15,251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,349.91/37,744.86 = 15,251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,349.91x = 37,744.86 × 15,251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,349.91x = 575,654,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,654,597.56/27,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,047.77

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