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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,105.69, 37,405.83 and 15,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,105.69, 37,405.83 and 15,171.32 is: 20,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,105.69 : 37,405.83 = 15,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,105.69/37,405.83 = 15,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,105.69x = 37,405.83 × 15,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,105.69x = 567,495,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,495,756.79/27,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,936.41

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