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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,058.86, 37,341 and 15,122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,058.86, 37,341 and 15,122.06 is: 20,868.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,058.86 : 37,341 = 15,122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,058.86/37,341 = 15,122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,058.86x = 37,341 × 15,122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,058.86x = 564,672,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,672,842.46/27,058.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.32

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