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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.05, 37,626.60 and 15,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.05, 37,626.60 and 15,166.27 is: 20,929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.05 : 37,626.60 = 15,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.05/37,626.60 = 15,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.05x = 37,626.60 × 15,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.05x = 570,655,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,655,033.68/27,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.14

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