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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,019.33, 37,290.42 and 15,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,019.33, 37,290.42 and 15,083.44 is: 20,817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,019.33 : 37,290.42 = 15,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,019.33/37,290.42 = 15,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,019.33x = 37,290.42 × 15,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,019.33x = 562,467,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,467,719.42/27,019.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.24

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