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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,295.04, 37,666.62 and 15,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,295.04, 37,666.62 and 15,195.36 is: 20,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,295.04 : 37,666.62 = 15,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,295.04/37,666.62 = 15,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,295.04x = 37,666.62 × 15,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,295.04x = 572,357,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,357,850.88/27,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.30

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