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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,076.20, 37,364.90 and 15,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,076.20, 37,364.90 and 15,139.40 is: 20,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,076.20 : 37,364.90 = 15,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,076.20/37,364.90 = 15,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,076.20x = 37,364.90 × 15,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,076.20x = 565,682,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,682,167.06/27,076.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.23

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