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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.42, 37,313.45 and 15,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.42, 37,313.45 and 15,103.24 is: 20,840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.42 : 37,313.45 = 15,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.42/37,313.45 = 15,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.42x = 37,313.45 × 15,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.42x = 563,553,841.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,553,841.77/27,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.39

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