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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.73, 37,619.32 and 15,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.73, 37,619.32 and 15,326.92 is: 21,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.73 : 37,619.32 = 15,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.73/37,619.32 = 15,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.73x = 37,619.32 × 15,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.73x = 576,588,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,588,043.36/27,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.09

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