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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.59, 37,342.65 and 15,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.59, 37,342.65 and 15,123.70 is: 20,870.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.59 : 37,342.65 = 15,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.59/37,342.65 = 15,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.59x = 37,342.65 × 15,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.59x = 564,758,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,758,999.16/27,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.94

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