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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.99, 37,348.20 and 15,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.99, 37,348.20 and 15,127.32 is: 20,875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.99 : 37,348.20 = 15,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.99/37,348.20 = 15,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.99x = 37,348.20 × 15,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.99x = 564,978,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,978,312.88/27,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,875.65

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