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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.66, 37,328.72 and 15,113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.66, 37,328.72 and 15,113.50 is: 20,856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.66 : 37,328.72 = 15,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.66/37,328.72 = 15,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.66x = 37,328.72 × 15,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.66x = 564,167,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,167,440.83/27,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.73

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