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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.59, 37,290.55 and 15,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.59, 37,290.55 and 15,087.04 is: 20,819.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.59 : 37,290.55 = 15,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.59/37,290.55 = 15,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.59x = 37,290.55 × 15,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.59x = 562,603,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,603,888.53/27,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.76

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