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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.32, 37,265.84 and 15,066.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.32, 37,265.84 and 15,066.94 is: 20,792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.32 : 37,265.84 = 15,066.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.32/37,265.84 = 15,066.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.32x = 37,265.84 × 15,066.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.32x = 561,482,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,482,175.33/27,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.31

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