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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,013.23, 37,277.89 and 15,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,013.23, 37,277.89 and 15,076.40 is: 20,805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,013.23 : 37,277.89 = 15,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,013.23/37,277.89 = 15,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,013.23x = 37,277.89 × 15,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,013.23x = 562,016,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,016,156.72/27,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,805.22

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