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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.20, 37,627.05 and 15,329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.20, 37,627.05 and 15,329.86 is: 21,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.20 : 37,627.05 = 15,329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.20/37,627.05 = 15,329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.20x = 37,627.05 × 15,329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.20x = 576,817,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,817,408.71/27,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.03

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