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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.60, 37,622.54 and 15,325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.60, 37,622.54 and 15,325.83 is: 21,149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.60 : 37,622.54 = 15,325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.60/37,622.54 = 15,325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.60x = 37,622.54 × 15,325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.60x = 576,596,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,596,690.52/27,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.73

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