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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.34, 37,294.56 and 15,086.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.34, 37,294.56 and 15,086.45 is: 20,821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.34 : 37,294.56 = 15,086.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.34/37,294.56 = 15,086.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.34x = 37,294.56 × 15,086.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.34x = 562,642,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,642,328.24/27,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.38

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