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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.24, 37,265.88 and 15,068.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.24, 37,265.88 and 15,068.35 is: 20,794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.24 : 37,265.88 = 15,068.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.24/37,265.88 = 15,068.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.24x = 37,265.88 × 15,068.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.24x = 561,535,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,535,322.90/27,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.34

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