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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,079.03, 37,372.54 and 15,143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,079.03, 37,372.54 and 15,143.04 is: 20,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,079.03 : 37,372.54 = 15,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,079.03/37,372.54 = 15,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,079.03x = 37,372.54 × 15,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,079.03x = 565,933,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,933,681.26/27,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,899.33

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