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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.23, 37,626.98 and 15,329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.23, 37,626.98 and 15,329.58 is: 21,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.23 : 37,626.98 = 15,329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.23/37,626.98 = 15,329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.23x = 37,626.98 × 15,329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.23x = 576,805,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,805,838.39/27,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.59

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