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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.06, 37,637.05 and 15,336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.06, 37,637.05 and 15,336.29 is: 21,164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.06 : 37,637.05 = 15,336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.06/37,637.05 = 15,336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.06x = 37,637.05 × 15,336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.06x = 577,212,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,212,713.54/27,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.21

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