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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.44, 37,624.81 and 15,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.44, 37,624.81 and 15,164.96 is: 20,926.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.44 : 37,624.81 = 15,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.44/37,624.81 = 15,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.44x = 37,624.81 × 15,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.44x = 570,578,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,578,738.66/27,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.04

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