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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.35, 37,627.95 and 15,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.35, 37,627.95 and 15,329.02 is: 21,154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.35 : 37,627.95 = 15,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.35/37,627.95 = 15,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.35x = 37,627.95 × 15,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.35x = 576,799,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,799,598.11/27,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.27

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