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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.26, 37,264.46 and 15,066.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.26, 37,264.46 and 15,066.56 is: 20,791.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.26 : 37,264.46 = 15,066.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.26/37,264.46 = 15,066.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.26x = 37,264.46 × 15,066.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.26x = 561,447,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,447,222.46/27,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.83

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