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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.94, 37,354.32 and 15,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.94, 37,354.32 and 15,132.24 is: 20,882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.94 : 37,354.32 = 15,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.94/37,354.32 = 15,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.94x = 37,354.32 × 15,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.94x = 565,254,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,254,535.28/27,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.03

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