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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,058.81, 37,341.04 and 15,122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,058.81, 37,341.04 and 15,122.14 is: 20,868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,058.81 : 37,341.04 = 15,122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,058.81/37,341.04 = 15,122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,058.81x = 37,341.04 × 15,122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,058.81x = 564,676,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,676,359.01/27,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.49

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