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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,007.97, 37,269.11 and 15,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,007.97, 37,269.11 and 15,070.60 is: 20,796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,007.97 : 37,269.11 = 15,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,007.97/37,269.11 = 15,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,007.97x = 37,269.11 × 15,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,007.97x = 561,667,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,667,662.82/27,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.37

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