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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,205.47, 37,546.44 and 15,268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,205.47, 37,546.44 and 15,268.91 is: 21,072.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,205.47 : 37,546.44 = 15,268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,205.47/37,546.44 = 15,268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,205.47x = 37,546.44 × 15,268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,205.47x = 573,292,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,292,968.19/27,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.71

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