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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.78, 37,267.09 and 15,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.78, 37,267.09 and 15,069.44 is: 20,796.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.78 : 37,267.09 = 15,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.78/37,267.09 = 15,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.78x = 37,267.09 × 15,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.78x = 561,594,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,594,232.22/27,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.87

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