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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.74, 37,267.94 and 15,069.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.74, 37,267.94 and 15,069.08 is: 20,795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.74 : 37,267.94 = 15,069.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.74/37,267.94 = 15,069.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.74x = 37,267.94 × 15,069.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.74x = 561,593,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,593,700.14/27,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.35

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