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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,141.65, 37,455.45 and 15,205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,141.65, 37,455.45 and 15,205.07 is: 20,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,141.65 : 37,455.45 = 15,205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,141.65/37,455.45 = 15,205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,141.65x = 37,455.45 × 15,205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,141.65x = 569,512,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,512,475.83/27,141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.98

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