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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.58, 37,317.51 and 15,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.58, 37,317.51 and 15,105.42 is: 20,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.58 : 37,317.51 = 15,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.58/37,317.51 = 15,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.58x = 37,317.51 × 15,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.58x = 563,696,661.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,696,661.90/27,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.55

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