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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.54, 37,324.92 and 15,110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.54, 37,324.92 and 15,110.96 is: 20,852.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.54 : 37,324.92 = 15,110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.54/37,324.92 = 15,110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.54x = 37,324.92 × 15,110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.54x = 564,015,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,015,373.12/27,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.74

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