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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.69, 37,625.34 and 15,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.69, 37,625.34 and 15,330.16 is: 21,154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.69 : 37,625.34 = 15,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.69/37,625.34 = 15,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.69x = 37,625.34 × 15,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.69x = 576,802,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,802,482.25/27,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.88

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