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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,011.66, 37,277.96 and 15,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,011.66, 37,277.96 and 15,077.32 is: 20,807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,011.66 : 37,277.96 = 15,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,011.66/37,277.96 = 15,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,011.66x = 37,277.96 × 15,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,011.66x = 562,051,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,051,563.29/27,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.74

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