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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.83, 37,355.82 and 15,132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.83, 37,355.82 and 15,132.67 is: 20,883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.83 : 37,355.82 = 15,132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.83/37,355.82 = 15,132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.83x = 37,355.82 × 15,132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.83x = 565,293,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,293,146.50/27,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.55

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