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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.32, 37,354.14 and 15,130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.32, 37,354.14 and 15,130.28 is: 20,878.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.32 : 37,354.14 = 15,130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.32/37,354.14 = 15,130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.32x = 37,354.14 × 15,130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.32x = 565,178,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,178,597.36/27,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,878.94

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