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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.03, 37,268.74 and 15,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.03, 37,268.74 and 15,068.62 is: 20,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.03 : 37,268.74 = 15,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.03/37,268.74 = 15,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.03x = 37,268.74 × 15,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.03x = 561,588,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,588,480.94/27,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.70

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