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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.36, 37,623.50 and 15,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.36, 37,623.50 and 15,326.80 is: 21,151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.36 : 37,623.50 = 15,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.36/37,623.50 = 15,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.36x = 37,623.50 × 15,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.36x = 576,647,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,647,804.06/27,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.02

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