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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,028.51, 37,295.87 and 15,092.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,028.51, 37,295.87 and 15,092.35 is: 20,825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,028.51 : 37,295.87 = 15,092.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,028.51/37,295.87 = 15,092.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,028.51x = 37,295.87 × 15,092.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,028.51x = 562,882,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,882,302.23/27,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.50

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