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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.24, 37,629.14 and 15,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.24, 37,629.14 and 15,329.88 is: 21,155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.24 : 37,629.14 = 15,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.24/37,629.14 = 15,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.24x = 37,629.14 × 15,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.24x = 576,850,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,850,200.70/27,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,155.43

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