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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.42, 37,618.07 and 15,323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.42, 37,618.07 and 15,323.48 is: 21,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.42 : 37,618.07 = 15,323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.42/37,618.07 = 15,323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.42x = 37,618.07 × 15,323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.42x = 576,439,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,439,760.71/27,262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.11

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