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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,129.66, 37,442.14 and 15,190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,129.66, 37,442.14 and 15,190.69 is: 20,964.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,129.66 : 37,442.14 = 15,190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,129.66/37,442.14 = 15,190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,129.66x = 37,442.14 × 15,190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,129.66x = 568,771,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,771,810.09/27,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.94

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