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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.95, 37,635.82 and 15,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.95, 37,635.82 and 15,335.07 is: 21,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.95 : 37,635.82 = 15,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.95/37,635.82 = 15,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.95x = 37,635.82 × 15,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.95x = 577,147,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,147,934.21/27,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.14

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