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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,015.76, 37,282.94 and 15,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,015.76, 37,282.94 and 15,079.16 is: 20,809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,015.76 : 37,282.94 = 15,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,015.76/37,282.94 = 15,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,015.76x = 37,282.94 × 15,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,015.76x = 562,195,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,195,417.53/27,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,809.91

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