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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,058.06, 37,340.92 and 15,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,058.06, 37,340.92 and 15,121.42 is: 20,868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,058.06 : 37,340.92 = 15,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,058.06/37,340.92 = 15,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,058.06x = 37,340.92 × 15,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,058.06x = 564,647,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,647,734.51/27,058.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.01

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