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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.29, 37,510.04 and 15,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.29, 37,510.04 and 15,081.66 is: 20,812.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.29 : 37,510.04 = 15,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.29/37,510.04 = 15,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.29x = 37,510.04 × 15,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.29x = 565,713,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,713,594.46/27,181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.61

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