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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,003.94, 37,265.29 and 15,067.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,003.94, 37,265.29 and 15,067.26 is: 20,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,003.94 : 37,265.29 = 15,067.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,003.94/37,265.29 = 15,067.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,003.94x = 37,265.29 × 15,067.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,003.94x = 561,485,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,485,813.41/27,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.74

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