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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,292.41, 37,663.26 and 15,192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,292.41, 37,663.26 and 15,192.70 is: 20,965.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,292.41 : 37,663.26 = 15,192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,292.41/37,663.26 = 15,192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,292.41x = 37,663.26 × 15,192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,292.41x = 572,206,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,206,610.20/27,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.78

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