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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.84, 37,355.52 and 15,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.84, 37,355.52 and 15,133.04 is: 20,883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.84 : 37,355.52 = 15,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.84/37,355.52 = 15,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.84x = 37,355.52 × 15,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.84x = 565,302,578.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,302,578.38/27,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.89

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