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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.79, 37,453.75 and 15,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.79, 37,453.75 and 15,041.02 is: 20,756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.79 : 37,453.75 = 15,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.79/37,453.75 = 15,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.79x = 37,453.75 × 15,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.79x = 563,342,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,342,570.02/27,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.31

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