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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,268.92, 37,630.61 and 15,169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,268.92, 37,630.61 and 15,169.35 is: 20,933.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,268.92 : 37,630.61 = 15,169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,268.92/37,630.61 = 15,169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,268.92x = 37,630.61 × 15,169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,268.92x = 570,831,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,831,893.80/27,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.43

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