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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,056.72, 37,335.48 and 15,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,056.72, 37,335.48 and 15,119.72 is: 20,863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,056.72 : 37,335.48 = 15,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,056.72/37,335.48 = 15,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,056.72x = 37,335.48 × 15,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,056.72x = 564,502,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,502,003.67/27,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.65

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