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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.41, 37,265.16 and 15,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.41, 37,265.16 and 15,068.23 is: 20,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.41 : 37,265.16 = 15,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.41/37,265.16 = 15,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.41x = 37,265.16 × 15,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.41x = 561,519,965.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,519,965.21/27,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.10

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