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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.49, 37,621.26 and 15,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.49, 37,621.26 and 15,162.90 is: 20,924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.49 : 37,621.26 = 15,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.49/37,621.26 = 15,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.49x = 37,621.26 × 15,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.49x = 570,447,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,447,403.25/27,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.26

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