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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.49, 37,494.39 and 15,070.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.49, 37,494.39 and 15,070.92 is: 20,797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.49 : 37,494.39 = 15,070.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.49/37,494.39 = 15,070.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.49x = 37,494.39 × 15,070.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.49x = 565,074,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,074,952.14/27,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,797.38

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