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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.43, 37,297.92 and 15,091.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.43, 37,297.92 and 15,091.19 is: 20,825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.43 : 37,297.92 = 15,091.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.43/37,297.92 = 15,091.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.43x = 37,297.92 × 15,091.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.43x = 562,870,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,870,147.16/27,027.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.88

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