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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.53, 37,268.05 and 15,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.53, 37,268.05 and 15,068.12 is: 20,795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.53 : 37,268.05 = 15,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.53/37,268.05 = 15,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.53x = 37,268.05 × 15,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.53x = 561,559,449.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,559,449.57/27,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.01

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