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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,202.54, 37,539.46 and 15,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,202.54, 37,539.46 and 15,266.98 is: 21,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,202.54 : 37,539.46 = 15,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,202.54/37,539.46 = 15,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,202.54x = 37,539.46 × 15,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,202.54x = 573,114,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,114,185.03/27,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,068.41

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