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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,065.16, 37,345.98 and 15,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,065.16, 37,345.98 and 15,127.32 is: 20,873.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,065.16 : 37,345.98 = 15,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,065.16/37,345.98 = 15,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,065.16x = 37,345.98 × 15,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,065.16x = 564,944,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,944,590.17/27,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,873.50

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