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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,019.23, 37,285.34 and 15,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,019.23, 37,285.34 and 15,082.32 is: 20,812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,019.23 : 37,285.34 = 15,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,019.23/37,285.34 = 15,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,019.23x = 37,285.34 × 15,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,019.23x = 562,349,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,349,429.19/27,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.93

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