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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,027.87, 37,296.89 and 15,091.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,027.87, 37,296.89 and 15,091.97 is: 20,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,027.87 : 37,296.89 = 15,091.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,027.87/37,296.89 = 15,091.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,027.87x = 37,296.89 × 15,091.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,027.87x = 562,883,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,883,339.62/27,027.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.04

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