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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.74, 37,628.45 and 15,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.74, 37,628.45 and 15,329.38 is: 21,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.74 : 37,628.45 = 15,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.74/37,628.45 = 15,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.74x = 37,628.45 × 15,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.74x = 576,820,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,820,808.86/27,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.74

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