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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.63, 37,261.28 and 15,064.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.63, 37,261.28 and 15,064.65 is: 20,787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.63 : 37,261.28 = 15,064.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.63/37,261.28 = 15,064.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.63x = 37,261.28 × 15,064.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.63x = 561,328,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,328,179.41/27,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.14

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