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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.10, 37,354.12 and 15,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.10, 37,354.12 and 15,131.94 is: 20,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.10 : 37,354.12 = 15,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.10/37,354.12 = 15,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.10x = 37,354.12 × 15,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.10x = 565,240,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,240,115.82/27,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.15

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