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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.30, 37,269.41 and 15,071.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.30, 37,269.41 and 15,071.99 is: 20,799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.30 : 37,269.41 = 15,071.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.30/37,269.41 = 15,071.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.30x = 37,269.41 × 15,071.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.30x = 561,723,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,723,913.12/27,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.74

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