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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,015.41, 37,283.13 and 15,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,015.41, 37,283.13 and 15,081.14 is: 20,813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,015.41 : 37,283.13 = 15,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,015.41/37,283.13 = 15,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,015.41x = 37,283.13 × 15,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,015.41x = 562,271,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,271,916.75/27,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,813.01

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