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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.24, 37,264.50 and 15,067.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.24, 37,264.50 and 15,067.35 is: 20,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.24 : 37,264.50 = 15,067.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.24/37,264.50 = 15,067.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.24x = 37,264.50 × 15,067.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.24x = 561,477,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,477,264.08/27,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.96

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