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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,013.91, 37,281.06 and 15,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,013.91, 37,281.06 and 15,079.64 is: 20,810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,013.91 : 37,281.06 = 15,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,013.91/37,281.06 = 15,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,013.91x = 37,281.06 × 15,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,013.91x = 562,184,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,184,777.21/27,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.94

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