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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,039.56, 37,312.99 and 15,103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,039.56, 37,312.99 and 15,103.67 is: 20,842.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,039.56 : 37,312.99 = 15,103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,039.56/37,312.99 = 15,103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,039.56x = 37,312.99 × 15,103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,039.56x = 563,562,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,562,863.35/27,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.16

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