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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.77, 37,621.01 and 15,325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.77, 37,621.01 and 15,325.15 is: 21,148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.77 : 37,621.01 = 15,325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.77/37,621.01 = 15,325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.77x = 37,621.01 × 15,325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.77x = 576,547,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,547,550.00/27,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,148.58

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