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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,026.73, 37,298.74 and 15,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,026.73, 37,298.74 and 15,089.82 is: 20,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026.73 : 37,298.74 = 15,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026.73/37,298.74 = 15,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026.73x = 37,298.74 × 15,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026.73x = 562,831,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,831,235.10/27,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.98

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