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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,151.44, 37,469.64 and 15,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,151.44, 37,469.64 and 15,051.68 is: 20,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,151.44 : 37,469.64 = 15,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,151.44/37,469.64 = 15,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,151.44x = 37,469.64 × 15,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,151.44x = 563,981,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,981,031.00/27,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.68

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