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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.73, 37,620.69 and 15,327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.73, 37,620.69 and 15,327.92 is: 21,151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.73 : 37,620.69 = 15,327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.73/37,620.69 = 15,327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.73x = 37,620.69 × 15,327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.73x = 576,646,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,646,926.66/27,262.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.47

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