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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.22, 37,281.74 and 15,079.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.22, 37,281.74 and 15,079.35 is: 20,810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.22 : 37,281.74 = 15,079.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.22/37,281.74 = 15,079.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.22x = 37,281.74 × 15,079.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.22x = 562,184,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,184,330.67/27,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.68

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