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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.20, 37,624.44 and 15,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.20, 37,624.44 and 15,325.52 is: 21,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.20 : 37,624.44 = 15,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.20/37,624.44 = 15,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.20x = 37,624.44 × 15,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.20x = 576,614,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,614,107.71/27,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.46

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