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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,269.49, 37,633.37 and 15,333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,269.49, 37,633.37 and 15,333.33 is: 21,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,269.49 : 37,633.37 = 15,333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,269.49/37,633.37 = 15,333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,269.49x = 37,633.37 × 15,333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,269.49x = 577,044,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,044,804.56/27,269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.82

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