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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,066, 37,350.78 and 15,130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,066, 37,350.78 and 15,130.56 is: 20,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,066 : 37,350.78 = 15,130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,066/37,350.78 = 15,130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,066x = 37,350.78 × 15,130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,066x = 565,138,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,138,217.84/27,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,880.01

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