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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.73, 37,265.28 and 15,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.73, 37,265.28 and 15,067.74 is: 20,793.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.73 : 37,265.28 = 15,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.73/37,265.28 = 15,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.73x = 37,265.28 × 15,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.73x = 561,503,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,503,550.07/27,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.56

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