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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.48, 37,628.71 and 15,330.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.48, 37,628.71 and 15,330.83 is: 21,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.48 : 37,628.71 = 15,330.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.48/37,628.71 = 15,330.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.48x = 37,628.71 × 15,330.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.48x = 576,879,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,879,279.48/27,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.31

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