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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.04, 37,622.03 and 15,163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.04, 37,622.03 and 15,163.46 is: 20,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.04 : 37,622.03 = 15,163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.04/37,622.03 = 15,163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.04x = 37,622.03 × 15,163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.04x = 570,480,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,480,278.99/27,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.04

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