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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,083.88, 37,376.26 and 15,148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,083.88, 37,376.26 and 15,148.53 is: 20,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,083.88 : 37,376.26 = 15,148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,083.88/37,376.26 = 15,148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,083.88x = 37,376.26 × 15,148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,083.88x = 566,195,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,195,395.90/27,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.25

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