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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,087.08, 37,379.49 and 14,988.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,087.08, 37,379.49 and 14,988.02 is: 20,683.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,087.08 : 37,379.49 = 14,988.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,087.08/37,379.49 = 14,988.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,087.08x = 37,379.49 × 14,988.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,087.08x = 560,244,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,244,543.71/27,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.09

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