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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,073.32, 37,363.26 and 15,137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,073.32, 37,363.26 and 15,137.16 is: 20,890.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,073.32 : 37,363.26 = 15,137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,073.32/37,363.26 = 15,137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,073.32x = 37,363.26 × 15,137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,073.32x = 565,573,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,573,644.74/27,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.44

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