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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.35, 37,626.57 and 15,328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.35, 37,626.57 and 15,328.02 is: 21,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.35 : 37,626.57 = 15,328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.35/37,626.57 = 15,328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.35x = 37,626.57 × 15,328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.35x = 576,740,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,740,817.49/27,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.89

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