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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,022.82, 37,289.93 and 15,086.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,022.82, 37,289.93 and 15,086.91 is: 20,819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,022.82 : 37,289.93 = 15,086.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,022.82/37,289.93 = 15,086.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,022.82x = 37,289.93 × 15,086.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,022.82x = 562,589,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,589,817.82/27,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.06

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