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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.30, 37,313.28 and 15,103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.30, 37,313.28 and 15,103.11 is: 20,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.30 : 37,313.28 = 15,103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.30/37,313.28 = 15,103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.30x = 37,313.28 × 15,103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.30x = 563,546,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,546,572.30/27,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.22

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