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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.08, 37,620.69 and 15,326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.08, 37,620.69 and 15,326.53 is: 21,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.08 : 37,620.69 = 15,326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.08/37,620.69 = 15,326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.08x = 37,620.69 × 15,326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.08x = 576,594,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,594,482.38/27,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.05

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