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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.42, 37,266.57 and 15,069.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.42, 37,266.57 and 15,069.06 is: 20,796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.42 : 37,266.57 = 15,069.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.42/37,266.57 = 15,069.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.42x = 37,266.57 × 15,069.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.42x = 561,572,179.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,572,179.32/27,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.34

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