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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,028.45, 37,295.70 and 15,089.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,028.45, 37,295.70 and 15,089.86 is: 20,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,028.45 : 37,295.70 = 15,089.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,028.45/37,295.70 = 15,089.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,028.45x = 37,295.70 × 15,089.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,028.45x = 562,786,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,786,891.60/27,028.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.02

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