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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.50, 37,264.38 and 15,068.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.50, 37,264.38 and 15,068.15 is: 20,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.50 : 37,264.38 = 15,068.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.50/37,264.38 = 15,068.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.50x = 37,264.38 × 15,068.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.50x = 561,505,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,505,267.50/27,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.80

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