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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.16, 37,492.13 and 15,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.16, 37,492.13 and 15,069.50 is: 20,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.16 : 37,492.13 = 15,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.16/37,492.13 = 15,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.16x = 37,492.13 × 15,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.16x = 564,987,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,987,390.23/27,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.94

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