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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.18, 37,273.93 and 15,073.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.18, 37,273.93 and 15,073.39 is: 20,801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.18 : 37,273.93 = 15,073.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.18/37,273.93 = 15,073.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.18x = 37,273.93 × 15,073.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.18x = 561,844,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,844,483.72/27,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.21

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