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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,260.46, 37,614.84 and 15,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,260.46, 37,614.84 and 15,160.62 is: 20,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,260.46 : 37,614.84 = 15,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,260.46/37,614.84 = 15,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,260.46x = 37,614.84 × 15,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,260.46x = 570,264,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,264,295.60/27,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,919.10

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