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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,064.30, 37,348.82 and 15,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,064.30, 37,348.82 and 15,127.66 is: 20,876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,064.30 : 37,348.82 = 15,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,064.30/37,348.82 = 15,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,064.30x = 37,348.82 × 15,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,064.30x = 565,000,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,000,320.68/27,064.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,876.22

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