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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003, 37,265.22 and 15,067.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003, 37,265.22 and 15,067.38 is: 20,793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003 : 37,265.22 = 15,067.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003/37,265.22 = 15,067.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003x = 37,265.22 × 15,067.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003x = 561,489,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,489,230.52/27,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.59

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