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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,067.59, 37,353.54 and 15,131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,067.59, 37,353.54 and 15,131.58 is: 20,881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,067.59 : 37,353.54 = 15,131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,067.59/37,353.54 = 15,131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,067.59x = 37,353.54 × 15,131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,067.59x = 565,218,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,218,078.79/27,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,881.73

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