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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,013.11, 37,278.02 and 15,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,013.11, 37,278.02 and 15,076.44 is: 20,805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,013.11 : 37,278.02 = 15,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,013.11/37,278.02 = 15,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,013.11x = 37,278.02 × 15,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,013.11x = 562,019,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,019,756.47/27,013.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.44

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