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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,267.92, 37,629.23 and 15,168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,267.92, 37,629.23 and 15,168.35 is: 20,932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,267.92 : 37,629.23 = 15,168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,267.92/37,629.23 = 15,168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,267.92x = 37,629.23 × 15,168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,267.92x = 570,773,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,773,180.65/27,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.04

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