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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.94, 37,627.07 and 15,331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.94, 37,627.07 and 15,331.41 is: 21,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.94 : 37,627.07 = 15,331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.94/37,627.07 = 15,331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.94x = 37,627.07 × 15,331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.94x = 576,875,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,875,960.61/27,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.61

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