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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,074.72, 37,363.92 and 15,138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,074.72, 37,363.92 and 15,138.56 is: 20,891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,074.72 : 37,363.92 = 15,138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,074.72/37,363.92 = 15,138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,074.72x = 37,363.92 × 15,138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,074.72x = 565,635,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,635,944.76/27,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,891.66

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