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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,067.74, 37,353.31 and 15,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,067.74, 37,353.31 and 15,131.04 is: 20,880.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,067.74 : 37,353.31 = 15,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,067.74/37,353.31 = 15,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,067.74x = 37,353.31 × 15,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,067.74x = 565,194,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,194,427.74/27,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,880.74

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