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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.02, 37,628.96 and 15,168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.02, 37,628.96 and 15,168.47 is: 20,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.02 : 37,628.96 = 15,168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.02/37,628.96 = 15,168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.02x = 37,628.96 × 15,168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.02x = 570,773,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,773,653.96/27,267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.75

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