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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.58, 37,342.44 and 15,123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.58, 37,342.44 and 15,123.42 is: 20,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.58 : 37,342.44 = 15,123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.58/37,342.44 = 15,123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.58x = 37,342.44 × 15,123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.58x = 564,745,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,745,403.94/27,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.44

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