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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,326.29, 37,710.72 and 15,226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,326.29, 37,710.72 and 15,226.79 is: 21,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,326.29 : 37,710.72 = 15,226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,326.29/37,710.72 = 15,226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,326.29x = 37,710.72 × 15,226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,326.29x = 574,213,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,213,214.19/27,326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.22

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