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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.70, 37,314.06 and 15,105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.70, 37,314.06 and 15,105.54 is: 20,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.70 : 37,314.06 = 15,105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.70/37,314.06 = 15,105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.70x = 37,314.06 × 15,105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.70x = 563,649,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,649,025.89/27,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.70

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