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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.34, 37,630.07 and 15,331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.34, 37,630.07 and 15,331.71 is: 21,157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.34 : 37,630.07 = 15,331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.34/37,630.07 = 15,331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.34x = 37,630.07 × 15,331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.34x = 576,933,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,933,243.86/27,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.63

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