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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.68, 37,504.89 and 15,077.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.68, 37,504.89 and 15,077.08 is: 20,806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.68 : 37,504.89 = 15,077.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.68/37,504.89 = 15,077.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.68x = 37,504.89 × 15,077.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.68x = 565,464,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,464,226.92/27,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.96

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