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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.94, 37,619.98 and 15,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.94, 37,619.98 and 15,161.46 is: 20,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.94 : 37,619.98 = 15,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.94/37,619.98 = 15,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.94x = 37,619.98 × 15,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.94x = 570,373,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,373,699.85/27,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,921.21

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