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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.41, 37,276.23 and 15,076.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.41, 37,276.23 and 15,076.09 is: 20,806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.41 : 37,276.23 = 15,076.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.41/37,276.23 = 15,076.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.41x = 37,276.23 × 15,076.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.41x = 561,979,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,979,798.34/27,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.04

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