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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.84, 37,355.27 and 15,132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.84, 37,355.27 and 15,132.83 is: 20,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.84 : 37,355.27 = 15,132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.84/37,355.27 = 15,132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.84x = 37,355.27 × 15,132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.84x = 565,290,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,290,874.85/27,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.45

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