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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,048.62, 37,322.53 and 15,112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,048.62, 37,322.53 and 15,112.06 is: 20,852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,048.62 : 37,322.53 = 15,112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,048.62/37,322.53 = 15,112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,048.62x = 37,322.53 × 15,112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,048.62x = 564,020,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,020,181.63/27,048.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.09

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