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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,108, 37,406.88 and 15,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,108, 37,406.88 and 15,170.76 is: 20,934.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,108 : 37,406.88 = 15,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,108/37,406.88 = 15,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,108x = 37,406.88 × 15,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,108x = 567,490,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,490,798.83/27,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.44

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