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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.34, 37,269.17 and 15,068.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.34, 37,269.17 and 15,068.93 is: 20,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.34 : 37,269.17 = 15,068.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.34/37,269.17 = 15,068.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.34x = 37,269.17 × 15,068.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.34x = 561,606,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,606,644.73/27,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.13

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