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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.35, 37,627.92 and 15,328.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.35, 37,627.92 and 15,328.99 is: 21,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.35 : 37,627.92 = 15,328.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.35/37,627.92 = 15,328.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.35x = 37,627.92 × 15,328.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.35x = 576,798,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,798,009.40/27,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.21

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