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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.28, 37,276.06 and 15,075.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.28, 37,276.06 and 15,075.95 is: 20,805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.28 : 37,276.06 = 15,075.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.28/37,276.06 = 15,075.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.28x = 37,276.06 × 15,075.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.28x = 561,971,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,971,830.38/27,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.85

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