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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.42, 37,327.51 and 15,112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.42, 37,327.51 and 15,112.85 is: 20,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.42 : 37,327.51 = 15,112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.42/37,327.51 = 15,112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.42x = 37,327.51 × 15,112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.42x = 564,125,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,125,059.50/27,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.35

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