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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,105.23, 37,406.78 and 15,168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,105.23, 37,406.78 and 15,168.45 is: 20,933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,105.23 : 37,406.78 = 15,168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,105.23/37,406.78 = 15,168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,105.23x = 37,406.78 × 15,168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,105.23x = 567,402,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,402,796.25/27,105.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,933.34

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