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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,073.47, 37,362.96 and 15,136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,073.47, 37,362.96 and 15,136.50 is: 20,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,073.47 : 37,362.96 = 15,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,073.47/37,362.96 = 15,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,073.47x = 37,362.96 × 15,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,073.47x = 565,544,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,544,444.04/27,073.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,889.25

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