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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,108.14, 37,407.46 and 15,007.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,108.14, 37,407.46 and 15,007.78 is: 20,709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,108.14 : 37,407.46 = 15,007.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,108.14/37,407.46 = 15,007.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,108.14x = 37,407.46 × 15,007.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,108.14x = 561,402,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,402,930.04/27,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.75

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