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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.19, 37,351.04 and 15,131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.19, 37,351.04 and 15,131.13 is: 20,879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.19 : 37,351.04 = 15,131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.19/37,351.04 = 15,131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.19x = 37,351.04 × 15,131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.19x = 565,163,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,163,441.88/27,068.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,879.25

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