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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.09, 37,346.42 and 15,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.09, 37,346.42 and 15,127.55 is: 20,875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.09 : 37,346.42 = 15,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.09/37,346.42 = 15,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.09x = 37,346.42 × 15,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.09x = 564,959,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,959,573.50/27,063.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,875.65

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