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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.91, 37,268.64 and 15,070.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.91, 37,268.64 and 15,070.59 is: 20,798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.91 : 37,268.64 = 15,070.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.91/37,268.64 = 15,070.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.91x = 37,268.64 × 15,070.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.91x = 561,660,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,660,393.30/27,004.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.46

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