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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.21, 37,624.99 and 15,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.21, 37,624.99 and 15,329.66 is: 21,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.21 : 37,624.99 = 15,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.21/37,624.99 = 15,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.21x = 37,624.99 × 15,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.21x = 576,778,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,778,304.20/27,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.37

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