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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.26, 37,289.52 and 15,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.26, 37,289.52 and 15,085.32 is: 20,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.26 : 37,289.52 = 15,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.26/37,289.52 = 15,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.26x = 37,289.52 × 15,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.26x = 562,524,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,524,341.85/27,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.07

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