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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.78, 37,265.10 and 15,067.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.78, 37,265.10 and 15,067.10 is: 20,792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.78 : 37,265.10 = 15,067.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.78/37,265.10 = 15,067.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.78x = 37,265.10 × 15,067.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.78x = 561,476,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,476,801.88/27,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.53

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