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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.27, 37,627.41 and 15,329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.27, 37,627.41 and 15,329.63 is: 21,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.27 : 37,627.41 = 15,329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.27/37,627.41 = 15,329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.27x = 37,627.41 × 15,329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.27x = 576,814,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,814,273.16/27,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.87

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