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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.87, 37,265.77 and 15,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.87, 37,265.77 and 15,067.90 is: 20,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.87 : 37,265.77 = 15,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.87/37,265.77 = 15,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.87x = 37,265.77 × 15,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.87x = 561,516,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,516,895.78/27,006.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.63

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