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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.09, 37,355.61 and 15,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.09, 37,355.61 and 15,133.08 is: 20,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.09 : 37,355.61 = 15,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.09/37,355.61 = 15,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.09x = 37,355.61 × 15,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.09x = 565,305,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,305,434.58/27,069.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.80

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