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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,059.98, 37,338.66 and 15,123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,059.98, 37,338.66 and 15,123.82 is: 20,868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,059.98 : 37,338.66 = 15,123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,059.98/37,338.66 = 15,123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,059.98x = 37,338.66 × 15,123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,059.98x = 564,703,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,703,172.88/27,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.57

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