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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,161.59, 37,481.10 and 15,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,161.59, 37,481.10 and 15,062.69 is: 20,785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,161.59 : 37,481.10 = 15,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,161.59/37,481.10 = 15,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,161.59x = 37,481.10 × 15,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,161.59x = 564,566,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,566,190.16/27,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.46

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