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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,076.19, 37,360.58 and 15,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,076.19, 37,360.58 and 15,139.62 is: 20,890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,076.19 : 37,360.58 = 15,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,076.19/37,360.58 = 15,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,076.19x = 37,360.58 × 15,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,076.19x = 565,624,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,624,908.48/27,076.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,890.13

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