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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,064.17, 37,349.72 and 15,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,064.17, 37,349.72 and 15,127.51 is: 20,876.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,064.17 : 37,349.72 = 15,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,064.17/37,349.72 = 15,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,064.17x = 37,349.72 × 15,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,064.17x = 565,008,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,008,150.51/27,064.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,876.61

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