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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,156.62, 37,475.49 and 15,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,156.62, 37,475.49 and 15,057.04 is: 20,778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,156.62 : 37,475.49 = 15,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,156.62/37,475.49 = 15,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,156.62x = 37,475.49 × 15,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,156.62x = 564,269,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,269,830.03/27,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.36

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