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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,011.44, 37,279.54 and 15,075.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,011.44, 37,279.54 and 15,075.54 is: 20,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,011.44 : 37,279.54 = 15,075.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,011.44/37,279.54 = 15,075.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,011.44x = 37,279.54 × 15,075.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,011.44x = 562,009,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,009,215.30/27,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.34

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