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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.39, 37,355.85 and 15,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.39, 37,355.85 and 15,132.96 is: 20,883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.39 : 37,355.85 = 15,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.39/37,355.85 = 15,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.39x = 37,355.85 × 15,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.39x = 565,304,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,304,583.82/27,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.54

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