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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.94, 37,625.50 and 15,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.94, 37,625.50 and 15,165.46 is: 20,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.94 : 37,625.50 = 15,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.94/37,625.50 = 15,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.94x = 37,625.50 × 15,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.94x = 570,608,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,608,015.23/27,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.73

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