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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.74, 37,632.33 and 15,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.74, 37,632.33 and 15,332.58 is: 21,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.74 : 37,632.33 = 15,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.74/37,632.33 = 15,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.74x = 37,632.33 × 15,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.74x = 577,000,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,000,710.31/27,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.79

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