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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.56, 37,633.62 and 15,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.56, 37,633.62 and 15,336.44 is: 21,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.56 : 37,633.62 = 15,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.56/37,633.62 = 15,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.56x = 37,633.62 × 15,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.56x = 577,165,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,165,755.11/27,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.10

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