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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.91, 37,276.92 and 15,076.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.91, 37,276.92 and 15,076.57 is: 20,806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.91 : 37,276.92 = 15,076.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.91/37,276.92 = 15,076.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.91x = 37,276.92 × 15,076.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.91x = 562,008,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,008,093.76/27,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.71

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