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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.11, 37,273.96 and 15,073.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.11, 37,273.96 and 15,073.53 is: 20,801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.11 : 37,273.96 = 15,073.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.11/37,273.96 = 15,073.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.11x = 37,273.96 × 15,073.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.11x = 561,850,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,850,154.28/27,010.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.48

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