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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.26, 37,620.50 and 15,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.26, 37,620.50 and 15,324.64 is: 21,147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.26 : 37,620.50 = 15,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.26/37,620.50 = 15,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.26x = 37,620.50 × 15,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.26x = 576,520,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,520,746.26/27,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.99

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