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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.67, 37,331.65 and 15,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.67, 37,331.65 and 15,114.04 is: 20,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.67 : 37,331.65 = 15,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.67/37,331.65 = 15,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.67x = 37,331.65 × 15,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.67x = 564,231,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,231,976.93/27,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.34

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