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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,028.43, 37,299.30 and 15,092.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,028.43, 37,299.30 and 15,092.19 is: 20,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,028.43 : 37,299.30 = 15,092.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,028.43/37,299.30 = 15,092.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,028.43x = 37,299.30 × 15,092.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,028.43x = 562,928,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,928,122.47/27,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.26

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