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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162.94, 37,484.22 and 15,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162.94, 37,484.22 and 15,063.36 is: 20,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162.94 : 37,484.22 = 15,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162.94/37,484.22 = 15,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162.94x = 37,484.22 × 15,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162.94x = 564,638,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,638,300.18/27,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.08

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