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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,071.62, 37,359.29 and 15,133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,071.62, 37,359.29 and 15,133.67 is: 20,884.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,071.62 : 37,359.29 = 15,133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,071.62/37,359.29 = 15,133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,071.62x = 37,359.29 × 15,133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,071.62x = 565,383,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,383,157.43/27,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,884.72

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