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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.68, 37,266.39 and 15,067.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.68, 37,266.39 and 15,067.89 is: 20,793.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.68 : 37,266.39 = 15,067.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.68/37,266.39 = 15,067.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.68x = 37,266.39 × 15,067.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.68x = 561,525,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,525,865.22/27,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.65

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