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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,202.35, 37,539.27 and 15,265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,202.35, 37,539.27 and 15,265.69 is: 21,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,202.35 : 37,539.27 = 15,265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,202.35/37,539.27 = 15,265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,202.35x = 37,539.27 × 15,265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,202.35x = 573,062,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,062,858.65/27,202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.67

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