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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.41, 37,346.86 and 15,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.41, 37,346.86 and 15,127.86 is: 20,876.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.41 : 37,346.86 = 15,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.41/37,346.86 = 15,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.41x = 37,346.86 × 15,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.41x = 564,977,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,977,807.15/27,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,876.08

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