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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.71, 37,298.22 and 15,091.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.71, 37,298.22 and 15,091.04 is: 20,825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.71 : 37,298.22 = 15,091.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.71/37,298.22 = 15,091.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.71x = 37,298.22 × 15,091.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.71x = 562,868,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,868,743.46/27,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.62

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