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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,002.88, 37,264.14 and 15,065.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,002.88, 37,264.14 and 15,065.55 is: 20,790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,002.88 : 37,264.14 = 15,065.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,002.88/37,264.14 = 15,065.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,002.88x = 37,264.14 × 15,065.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,002.88x = 561,404,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,404,764.38/27,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.55

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