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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.04, 37,326.64 and 15,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.04, 37,326.64 and 15,112 is: 20,855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.04 : 37,326.64 = 15,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.04/37,326.64 = 15,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.04x = 37,326.64 × 15,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.04x = 564,080,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,080,183.68/27,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.52

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