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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,200.93, 37,539.98 and 15,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,200.93, 37,539.98 and 15,264.32 is: 21,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,200.93 : 37,539.98 = 15,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,200.93/37,539.98 = 15,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,200.93x = 37,539.98 × 15,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,200.93x = 573,022,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,022,103.66/27,200.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.27

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