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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.06, 37,279.05 and 15,080.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.06, 37,279.05 and 15,080.33 is: 20,810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.06 : 37,279.05 = 15,080.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.06/37,279.05 = 15,080.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.06x = 37,279.05 × 15,080.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.06x = 562,180,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,180,376.09/27,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.66

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