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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.48, 37,628.73 and 15,167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.48, 37,628.73 and 15,167.79 is: 20,931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.48 : 37,628.73 = 15,167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.48/37,628.73 = 15,167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.48x = 37,628.73 × 15,167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.48x = 570,744,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,744,674.61/27,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.33

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