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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,011.41, 37,277.61 and 15,077.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,011.41, 37,277.61 and 15,077.08 is: 20,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,011.41 : 37,277.61 = 15,077.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,011.41/37,277.61 = 15,077.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,011.41x = 37,277.61 × 15,077.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,011.41x = 562,037,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,037,321.79/27,011.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.41

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