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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.04, 37,329.40 and 15,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.04, 37,329.40 and 15,114 is: 20,858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.04 : 37,329.40 = 15,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.04/37,329.40 = 15,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.04x = 37,329.40 × 15,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.04x = 564,196,551.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,196,551.60/27,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.28

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