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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,012.61, 37,277.33 and 15,075.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,012.61, 37,277.33 and 15,075.93 is: 20,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,012.61 : 37,277.33 = 15,075.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,012.61/37,277.33 = 15,075.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,012.61x = 37,277.33 × 15,075.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,012.61x = 561,990,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,990,417.67/27,012.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,804.74

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