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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,057.56, 37,339.31 and 15,120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,057.56, 37,339.31 and 15,120.89 is: 20,866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,057.56 : 37,339.31 = 15,120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,057.56/37,339.31 = 15,120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,057.56x = 37,339.31 × 15,120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,057.56x = 564,603,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,603,590.31/27,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.76

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