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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.83, 37,628.04 and 15,330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.83, 37,628.04 and 15,330.26 is: 21,155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.83 : 37,628.04 = 15,330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.83/37,628.04 = 15,330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.83x = 37,628.04 × 15,330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.83x = 576,847,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,847,788.05/27,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.66

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