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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.76, 37,280.46 and 15,077.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.76, 37,280.46 and 15,077.88 is: 20,807.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.76 : 37,280.46 = 15,077.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.76/37,280.46 = 15,077.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.76x = 37,280.46 × 15,077.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.76x = 562,110,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,110,302.22/27,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.53

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