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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.84, 37,270.77 and 15,070.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.84, 37,270.77 and 15,070.47 is: 20,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.84 : 37,270.77 = 15,070.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.84/37,270.77 = 15,070.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.84x = 37,270.77 × 15,070.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.84x = 561,687,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,687,824.88/27,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,797.21

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