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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,019.06, 37,285.68 and 15,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,019.06, 37,285.68 and 15,083.50 is: 20,814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,019.06 : 37,285.68 = 15,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,019.06/37,285.68 = 15,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,019.06x = 37,285.68 × 15,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,019.06x = 562,398,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,398,554.28/27,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.88

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