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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.68, 37,274.67 and 15,073.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.68, 37,274.67 and 15,073.89 is: 20,801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.68 : 37,274.67 = 15,073.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.68/37,274.67 = 15,073.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.68x = 37,274.67 × 15,073.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.68x = 561,874,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,874,275.37/27,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.93

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