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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,048.73, 37,326.56 and 15,112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,048.73, 37,326.56 and 15,112.16 is: 20,854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,048.73 : 37,326.56 = 15,112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,048.73/37,326.56 = 15,112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,048.73x = 37,326.56 × 15,112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,048.73x = 564,084,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,084,684.78/27,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.39

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