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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.18, 37,269.84 and 15,070.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.18, 37,269.84 and 15,070.39 is: 20,797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.18 : 37,269.84 = 15,070.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.18/37,269.84 = 15,070.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.18x = 37,269.84 × 15,070.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.18x = 561,671,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,671,024.04/27,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,797.10

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