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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.59, 37,268.13 and 15,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.59, 37,268.13 and 15,068.18 is: 20,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.59 : 37,268.13 = 15,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.59/37,268.13 = 15,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.59x = 37,268.13 × 15,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.59x = 561,563,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,563,040.78/27,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.10

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