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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,054.41, 37,335.27 and 15,118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,054.41, 37,335.27 and 15,118.25 is: 20,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,054.41 : 37,335.27 = 15,118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,054.41/37,335.27 = 15,118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,054.41x = 37,335.27 × 15,118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,054.41x = 564,443,945.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,443,945.68/27,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.29

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