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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.82, 37,347.99 and 15,127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.82, 37,347.99 and 15,127.21 is: 20,875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.82 : 37,347.99 = 15,127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.82/37,347.99 = 15,127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.82x = 37,347.99 × 15,127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.82x = 564,970,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,970,667.68/27,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,875.50

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