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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.71, 37,482.67 and 15,063.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.71, 37,482.67 and 15,063.83 is: 20,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.71 : 37,482.67 = 15,063.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.71/37,482.67 = 15,063.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.71x = 37,482.67 × 15,063.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.71x = 564,632,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,632,568.83/27,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.05

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