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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.59, 37,624.74 and 15,164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.59, 37,624.74 and 15,164.95 is: 20,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.59 : 37,624.74 = 15,164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.59/37,624.74 = 15,164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.59x = 37,624.74 × 15,164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.59x = 570,577,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,577,036.91/27,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.40

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