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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,017.16, 37,284.45 and 15,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,017.16, 37,284.45 and 15,080.25 is: 20,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,017.16 : 37,284.45 = 15,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,017.16/37,284.45 = 15,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,017.16x = 37,284.45 × 15,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,017.16x = 562,258,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,258,827.11/27,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.17

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