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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,019.58, 37,289.83 and 15,087.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,019.58, 37,289.83 and 15,087.02 is: 20,821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,019.58 : 37,289.83 = 15,087.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,019.58/37,289.83 = 15,087.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,019.58x = 37,289.83 × 15,087.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,019.58x = 562,592,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,592,411.01/27,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.66

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