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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.30, 37,633.35 and 15,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.30, 37,633.35 and 15,169.98 is: 20,936.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.30 : 37,633.35 = 15,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.30/37,633.35 = 15,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.30x = 37,633.35 × 15,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.30x = 570,897,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,897,166.83/27,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,936.29

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