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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.68, 37,290.33 and 15,085.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.68, 37,290.33 and 15,085.71 is: 20,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.68 : 37,290.33 = 15,085.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.68/37,290.33 = 15,085.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.68x = 37,290.33 × 15,085.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.68x = 562,551,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,551,104.18/27,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.74

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