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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.10, 37,620.74 and 15,162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.10, 37,620.74 and 15,162.53 is: 20,923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.10 : 37,620.74 = 15,162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.10/37,620.74 = 15,162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.10x = 37,620.74 × 15,162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.10x = 570,425,448.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,425,448.67/27,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.75

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