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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,250.46, 37,602.26 and 15,767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,250.46, 37,602.26 and 15,767.34 is: 21,756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,250.46 : 37,602.26 = 15,767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,250.46/37,602.26 = 15,767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,250.46x = 37,602.26 × 15,767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,250.46x = 592,887,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,887,668.98/27,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.98

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