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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,265.87, 37,627.98 and 15,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,265.87, 37,627.98 and 15,329.17 is: 21,154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,265.87 : 37,627.98 = 15,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,265.87/37,627.98 = 15,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,265.87x = 37,627.98 × 15,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,265.87x = 576,805,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,805,514.04/27,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.86

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