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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.74, 37,356.07 and 15,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.74, 37,356.07 and 15,133.04 is: 20,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.74 : 37,356.07 = 15,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.74/37,356.07 = 15,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.74x = 37,356.07 × 15,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.74x = 565,310,901.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,310,901.55/27,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.50

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