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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,046.28, 37,323.78 and 15,109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,046.28, 37,323.78 and 15,109.48 is: 20,851.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,046.28 : 37,323.78 = 15,109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,046.28/37,323.78 = 15,109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,046.28x = 37,323.78 × 15,109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,046.28x = 563,942,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,942,907.43/27,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,851.03

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