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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,067.22, 37,349.97 and 15,130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,067.22, 37,349.97 and 15,130.22 is: 20,878.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,067.22 : 37,349.97 = 15,130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,067.22/37,349.97 = 15,130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,067.22x = 37,349.97 × 15,130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,067.22x = 565,113,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,113,263.09/27,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.14

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