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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,058.38, 37,340.51 and 15,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,058.38, 37,340.51 and 15,121.73 is: 20,867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,058.38 : 37,340.51 = 15,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,058.38/37,340.51 = 15,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,058.38x = 37,340.51 × 15,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,058.38x = 564,652,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,652,847.97/27,058.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.95

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