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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,272.06, 37,635.67 and 15,335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,272.06, 37,635.67 and 15,335.29 is: 21,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,272.06 : 37,635.67 = 15,335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,272.06/37,635.67 = 15,335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,272.06x = 37,635.67 × 15,335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,272.06x = 577,154,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,154,021.82/27,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.83

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