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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,062.91, 37,346.16 and 15,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,062.91, 37,346.16 and 15,127.35 is: 20,875.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,062.91 : 37,346.16 = 15,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,062.91/37,346.16 = 15,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,062.91x = 37,346.16 × 15,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,062.91x = 564,948,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,948,630.25/27,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,875.39

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