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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,024.81, 37,293.60 and 15,089.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,024.81, 37,293.60 and 15,089.25 is: 20,822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,024.81 : 37,293.60 = 15,089.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,024.81/37,293.60 = 15,089.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,024.81x = 37,293.60 × 15,089.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,024.81x = 562,732,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,732,453.80/27,024.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.81

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