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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,375.30, 37,778.13 and 15,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,375.30, 37,778.13 and 15,111.09 is: 20,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,375.30 : 37,778.13 = 15,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,375.30/37,778.13 = 15,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,375.30x = 37,778.13 × 15,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,375.30x = 570,868,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,868,722.46/27,375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.42

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