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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.80, 37,266.72 and 15,068.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.80, 37,266.72 and 15,068.64 is: 20,794.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.80 : 37,266.72 = 15,068.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.80/37,266.72 = 15,068.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.80x = 37,266.72 × 15,068.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.80x = 561,558,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,558,787.66/27,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.78

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