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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,066.84, 37,349.96 and 15,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,066.84, 37,349.96 and 15,131.90 is: 20,880.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,066.84 : 37,349.96 = 15,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,066.84/37,349.96 = 15,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,066.84x = 37,349.96 × 15,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,066.84x = 565,175,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,175,597.31/27,066.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,880.74

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