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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,016.49, 37,282.14 and 15,080.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,016.49, 37,282.14 and 15,080.94 is: 20,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,016.49 : 37,282.14 = 15,080.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,016.49/37,282.14 = 15,080.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,016.49x = 37,282.14 × 15,080.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,016.49x = 562,249,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,249,716.41/27,016.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.35

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