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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,260.33, 37,622.39 and 15,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,260.33, 37,622.39 and 15,162.04 is: 20,925.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,260.33 : 37,622.39 = 15,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,260.33/37,622.39 = 15,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,260.33x = 37,622.39 × 15,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,260.33x = 570,432,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,432,182.08/27,260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.36

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