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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.72, 37,276.66 and 15,076.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.72, 37,276.66 and 15,076.38 is: 20,806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.72 : 37,276.66 = 15,076.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.72/37,276.66 = 15,076.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.72x = 37,276.66 × 15,076.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.72x = 561,997,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,997,091.29/27,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.45

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