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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.92, 37,314.14 and 15,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.92, 37,314.14 and 15,103.74 is: 20,841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.92 : 37,314.14 = 15,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.92/37,314.14 = 15,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.92x = 37,314.14 × 15,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.92x = 563,582,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,582,882.31/27,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,841.08

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