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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.46, 37,622.58 and 15,327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.46, 37,622.58 and 15,327.90 is: 21,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.46 : 37,622.58 = 15,327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.46/37,622.58 = 15,327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.46x = 37,622.58 × 15,327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.46x = 576,675,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,675,143.98/27,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.94

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