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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,016.92, 37,284.18 and 15,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,016.92, 37,284.18 and 15,079.95 is: 20,810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,016.92 : 37,284.18 = 15,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,016.92/37,284.18 = 15,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,016.92x = 37,284.18 × 15,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,016.92x = 562,243,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,243,570.19/27,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.79

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