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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,104.73, 37,403.30 and 15,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,104.73, 37,403.30 and 15,005.66 is: 20,707.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,104.73 : 37,403.30 = 15,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,104.73/37,403.30 = 15,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,104.73x = 37,403.30 × 15,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,104.73x = 561,260,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,260,940.63/27,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.12

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