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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,044.69, 37,317.11 and 15,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,044.69, 37,317.11 and 15,108.12 is: 20,846.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,044.69 : 37,317.11 = 15,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,044.69/37,317.11 = 15,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,044.69x = 37,317.11 × 15,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,044.69x = 563,791,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,791,300.39/27,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.66

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