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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,070.09, 37,356.99 and 15,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,070.09, 37,356.99 and 15,134.08 is: 20,885.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,070.09 : 37,356.99 = 15,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,070.09/37,356.99 = 15,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,070.09x = 37,356.99 × 15,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,070.09x = 565,363,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,363,675.22/27,070.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,885.18

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