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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.16, 37,292.22 and 15,085.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.16, 37,292.22 and 15,085.46 is: 20,818.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.16 : 37,292.22 = 15,085.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.16/37,292.22 = 15,085.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.16x = 37,292.22 × 15,085.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.16x = 562,570,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,570,293.12/27,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.85

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