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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.74, 37,325.79 and 15,113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.74, 37,325.79 and 15,113.58 is: 20,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.74 : 37,325.79 = 15,113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.74/37,325.79 = 15,113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.74x = 37,325.79 × 15,113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.74x = 564,126,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,126,313.23/27,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.15

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