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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.06, 37,626.75 and 15,166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.06, 37,626.75 and 15,166.42 is: 20,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.06 : 37,626.75 = 15,166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.06/37,626.75 = 15,166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.06x = 37,626.75 × 15,166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.06x = 570,662,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,662,999.67/27,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.42

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