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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.84, 37,626.54 and 15,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.84, 37,626.54 and 15,330.02 is: 21,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.84 : 37,626.54 = 15,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.84/37,626.54 = 15,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.84x = 37,626.54 × 15,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.84x = 576,815,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,815,610.73/27,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.47

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