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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.58, 37,331.56 and 15,113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.58, 37,331.56 and 15,113.99 is: 20,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.58 : 37,331.56 = 15,113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.58/37,331.56 = 15,113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.58x = 37,331.56 × 15,113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.58x = 564,228,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,228,824.52/27,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.29

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