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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.41, 37,266.50 and 15,067.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.41, 37,266.50 and 15,067.01 is: 20,793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.41 : 37,266.50 = 15,067.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.41/37,266.50 = 15,067.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.41x = 37,266.50 × 15,067.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.41x = 561,494,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,494,466.50/27,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.47

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