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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.28, 37,345.92 and 15,124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.28, 37,345.92 and 15,124.28 is: 20,870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.28 : 37,345.92 = 15,124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.28/37,345.92 = 15,124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.28x = 37,345.92 × 15,124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.28x = 564,830,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,830,150.94/27,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.72

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