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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,001.91, 37,262.52 and 15,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,001.91, 37,262.52 and 15,065.24 is: 20,789.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,001.91 : 37,262.52 = 15,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,001.91/37,262.52 = 15,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,001.91x = 37,262.52 × 15,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,001.91x = 561,368,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,368,806.80/27,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.97

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