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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,058.85, 37,341.99 and 15,122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,058.85, 37,341.99 and 15,122.21 is: 20,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,058.85 : 37,341.99 = 15,122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,058.85/37,341.99 = 15,122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,058.85x = 37,341.99 × 15,122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,058.85x = 564,693,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,693,227.89/27,058.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.08

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