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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.82, 37,317.80 and 15,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.82, 37,317.80 and 15,105.62 is: 20,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.82 : 37,317.80 = 15,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.82/37,317.80 = 15,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.82x = 37,317.80 × 15,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.82x = 563,708,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,708,506.04/27,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.80

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