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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.01, 37,285.92 and 15,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.01, 37,285.92 and 15,083.42 is: 20,812.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.01 : 37,285.92 = 15,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.01/37,285.92 = 15,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.01x = 37,285.92 × 15,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.01x = 562,399,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,399,005.02/27,022.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.63

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