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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.09, 37,354.23 and 15,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.09, 37,354.23 and 15,132.08 is: 20,882.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.09 : 37,354.23 = 15,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.09/37,354.23 = 15,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.09x = 37,354.23 × 15,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.09x = 565,247,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,247,196.70/27,068.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.42

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