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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.07, 37,626.80 and 15,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.07, 37,626.80 and 15,166.44 is: 20,929.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.07 : 37,626.80 = 15,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.07/37,626.80 = 15,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.07x = 37,626.80 × 15,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.07x = 570,664,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,664,604.59/27,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.48

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