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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,269.86, 37,632.47 and 15,333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,269.86, 37,632.47 and 15,333.30 is: 21,159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,269.86 : 37,632.47 = 15,333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,269.86/37,632.47 = 15,333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,269.86x = 37,632.47 × 15,333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,269.86x = 577,029,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,029,952.25/27,269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.99

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