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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.64, 37,492.08 and 15,069.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.64, 37,492.08 and 15,069.07 is: 20,794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.64 : 37,492.08 = 15,069.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.64/37,492.08 = 15,069.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.64x = 37,492.08 × 15,069.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.64x = 564,970,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,970,777.97/27,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,794.96

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