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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.41, 37,266.54 and 15,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.41, 37,266.54 and 15,069.23 is: 20,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.41 : 37,266.54 = 15,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.41/37,266.54 = 15,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.41x = 37,266.54 × 15,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.41x = 561,578,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,578,062.56/27,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.48

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