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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.74, 37,354.69 and 15,132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.74, 37,354.69 and 15,132.04 is: 20,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.74 : 37,354.69 = 15,132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.74/37,354.69 = 15,132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.74x = 37,354.69 × 15,132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.74x = 565,252,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,252,663.27/27,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.12

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