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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.96, 37,266.78 and 15,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.96, 37,266.78 and 15,067.60 is: 20,793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.96 : 37,266.78 = 15,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.96/37,266.78 = 15,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.96x = 37,266.78 × 15,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.96x = 561,520,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,520,934.33/27,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.25

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