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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.47, 37,297.56 and 15,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.47, 37,297.56 and 15,091.01 is: 20,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.47 : 37,297.56 = 15,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.47/37,297.56 = 15,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.47x = 37,297.56 × 15,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.47x = 562,857,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,857,850.94/27,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.40

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