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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,151.93, 37,469.73 and 15,052.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,151.93, 37,469.73 and 15,052.61 is: 20,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,151.93 : 37,469.73 = 15,052.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,151.93/37,469.73 = 15,052.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,151.93x = 37,469.73 × 15,052.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,151.93x = 564,017,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,017,171.39/27,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.63

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