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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.94, 37,627.74 and 15,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.94, 37,627.74 and 15,330.24 is: 21,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.94 : 37,627.74 = 15,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.94/37,627.74 = 15,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.94x = 37,627.74 × 15,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.94x = 576,842,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,842,284.86/27,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.37

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