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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,002.94, 37,263.92 and 15,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,002.94, 37,263.92 and 15,066.26 is: 20,791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,002.94 : 37,263.92 = 15,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,002.94/37,263.92 = 15,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,002.94x = 37,263.92 × 15,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,002.94x = 561,427,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,427,645.69/27,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.35

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