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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,028.19, 37,298.97 and 15,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,028.19, 37,298.97 and 15,091.96 is: 20,826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,028.19 : 37,298.97 = 15,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,028.19/37,298.97 = 15,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,028.19x = 37,298.97 × 15,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,028.19x = 562,914,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,914,377.31/27,028.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.93

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