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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,075.78, 37,365.42 and 15,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,075.78, 37,365.42 and 15,139.62 is: 20,893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,075.78 : 37,365.42 = 15,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,075.78/37,365.42 = 15,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,075.78x = 37,365.42 × 15,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,075.78x = 565,698,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,698,259.94/27,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,893.15

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