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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.11, 37,355.40 and 15,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.11, 37,355.40 and 15,132.44 is: 20,882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.11 : 37,355.40 = 15,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.11/37,355.40 = 15,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.11x = 37,355.40 × 15,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.11x = 565,278,162.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,278,162.40/27,069.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.78

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