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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,116.84, 37,416.93 and 15,180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,116.84, 37,416.93 and 15,180.68 is: 20,946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,116.84 : 37,416.93 = 15,180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,116.84/37,416.93 = 15,180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,116.84x = 37,416.93 × 15,180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,116.84x = 568,014,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,014,440.91/27,116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,946.93

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