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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.94, 37,621.36 and 15,162.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.94, 37,621.36 and 15,162.46 is: 20,922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.94 : 37,621.36 = 15,162.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.94/37,621.36 = 15,162.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.94x = 37,621.36 × 15,162.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.94x = 570,432,366.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,432,366.15/27,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.59

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