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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,028.08, 37,298.68 and 15,094.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,028.08, 37,298.68 and 15,094.25 is: 20,830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,028.08 : 37,298.68 = 15,094.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,028.08/37,298.68 = 15,094.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,028.08x = 37,298.68 × 15,094.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,028.08x = 562,995,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,995,516.23/27,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.02

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