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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,130.63, 37,439.40 and 15,030.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,130.63, 37,439.40 and 15,030.62 is: 20,741.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,130.63 : 37,439.40 = 15,030.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,130.63/37,439.40 = 15,030.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,130.63x = 37,439.40 × 15,030.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,130.63x = 562,737,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,737,132.08/27,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.76

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