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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.59, 37,354.92 and 15,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.59, 37,354.92 and 15,132.58 is: 20,883.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.59 : 37,354.92 = 15,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.59/37,354.92 = 15,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.59x = 37,354.92 × 15,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.59x = 565,276,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,276,315.29/27,068.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.11

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