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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.43, 37,264.66 and 15,066.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.43, 37,264.66 and 15,066.64 is: 20,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.43 : 37,264.66 = 15,066.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.43/37,264.66 = 15,066.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.43x = 37,264.66 × 15,066.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.43x = 561,453,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,453,216.94/27,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.92

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