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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.02, 37,628.92 and 15,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.02, 37,628.92 and 15,002.94 is: 20,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.02 : 37,628.92 = 15,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.02/37,628.92 = 15,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.02x = 37,628.92 × 15,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.02x = 564,544,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,544,429.02/27,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.30

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