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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.35, 37,626.54 and 15,327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.35, 37,626.54 and 15,327.99 is: 21,152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.35 : 37,626.54 = 15,327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.35/37,626.54 = 15,327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.35x = 37,626.54 × 15,327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.35x = 576,739,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,739,228.85/27,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.83

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