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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,024.26, 37,292.28 and 15,087.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,024.26, 37,292.28 and 15,087.32 is: 20,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,024.26 : 37,292.28 = 15,087.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,024.26/37,292.28 = 15,087.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,024.26x = 37,292.28 × 15,087.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,024.26x = 562,640,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,640,561.89/27,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.83

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