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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,009.41, 37,274.85 and 15,075.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,009.41, 37,274.85 and 15,075.09 is: 20,804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,009.41 : 37,274.85 = 15,075.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,009.41/37,274.85 = 15,075.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,009.41x = 37,274.85 × 15,075.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,009.41x = 561,921,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,921,718.49/27,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,804.67

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