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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.03, 37,270.12 and 15,069.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.03, 37,270.12 and 15,069.62 is: 20,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.03 : 37,270.12 = 15,069.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.03/37,270.12 = 15,069.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.03x = 37,270.12 × 15,069.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.03x = 561,646,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,646,545.75/27,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,797.08

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