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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,040.92, 37,316.13 and 15,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,040.92, 37,316.13 and 15,104.76 is: 20,844.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,040.92 : 37,316.13 = 15,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,040.92/37,316.13 = 15,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,040.92x = 37,316.13 × 15,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,040.92x = 563,651,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,651,187.78/27,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.38

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