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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.41, 37,325.52 and 15,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.41, 37,325.52 and 15,112.49 is: 20,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.41 : 37,325.52 = 15,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.41/37,325.52 = 15,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.41x = 37,325.52 × 15,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.41x = 564,081,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,081,361.12/27,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.74

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