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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.65, 37,621.24 and 15,935.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.65, 37,621.24 and 15,935.80 is: 21,989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.65 : 37,621.24 = 15,935.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.65/37,621.24 = 15,935.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.65x = 37,621.24 × 15,935.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.65x = 599,524,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,524,556.39/27,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,989.89

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