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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.86, 37,624.84 and 15,326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.86, 37,624.84 and 15,326.87 is: 21,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.86 : 37,624.84 = 15,326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.86/37,624.84 = 15,326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.86x = 37,624.84 × 15,326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.86x = 576,670,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,670,805.01/27,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.92

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