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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.52, 37,297.90 and 15,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.52, 37,297.90 and 15,093.69 is: 20,829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.52 : 37,297.90 = 15,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.52/37,297.90 = 15,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.52x = 37,297.90 × 15,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.52x = 562,962,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,962,819.25/27,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.25

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