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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,044.72, 37,322.41 and 15,108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,044.72, 37,322.41 and 15,108.83 is: 20,850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,044.72 : 37,322.41 = 15,108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,044.72/37,322.41 = 15,108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,044.72x = 37,322.41 × 15,108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,044.72x = 563,897,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,897,870.54/27,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.57

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