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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.68, 37,267.77 and 15,068.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.68, 37,267.77 and 15,068.89 is: 20,795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.68 : 37,267.77 = 15,068.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.68/37,267.77 = 15,068.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.68x = 37,267.77 × 15,068.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.68x = 561,583,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,583,926.68/27,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.03

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