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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.94, 37,268.06 and 15,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.94, 37,268.06 and 15,069.26 is: 20,795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.94 : 37,268.06 = 15,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.94/37,268.06 = 15,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.94x = 37,268.06 × 15,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.94x = 561,601,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,601,824.15/27,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.49

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