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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,205.67, 37,545.73 and 15,106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,205.67, 37,545.73 and 15,106.77 is: 20,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,205.67 : 37,545.73 = 15,106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,205.67/37,545.73 = 15,106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,205.67x = 37,545.73 × 15,106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,205.67x = 567,194,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,194,669.83/27,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,848.40

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