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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,057.99, 37,339.92 and 15,121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,057.99, 37,339.92 and 15,121.33 is: 20,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,057.99 : 37,339.92 = 15,121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,057.99/37,339.92 = 15,121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,057.99x = 37,339.92 × 15,121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,057.99x = 564,629,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,629,252.49/27,057.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.38

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