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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.73, 37,267.89 and 15,069.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.73, 37,267.89 and 15,069.05 is: 20,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.73 : 37,267.89 = 15,069.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.73/37,267.89 = 15,069.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.73x = 37,267.89 × 15,069.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.73x = 561,591,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,591,594.71/27,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.28

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