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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,056.30, 37,338.51 and 15,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,056.30, 37,338.51 and 15,120.14 is: 20,866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,056.30 : 37,338.51 = 15,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,056.30/37,338.51 = 15,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,056.30x = 37,338.51 × 15,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,056.30x = 564,563,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,563,311.90/27,056.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.25

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