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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,351.41, 37,746.93 and 15,252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,351.41, 37,746.93 and 15,252.71 is: 21,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,351.41 : 37,746.93 = 15,252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,351.41/37,746.93 = 15,252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,351.41x = 37,746.93 × 15,252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,351.41x = 575,742,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,742,976.68/27,351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.85

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