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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,028.71, 37,301.45 and 15,091.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,028.71, 37,301.45 and 15,091.79 is: 20,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,028.71 : 37,301.45 = 15,091.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,028.71/37,301.45 = 15,091.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,028.71x = 37,301.45 × 15,091.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,028.71x = 562,945,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,945,388.13/27,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.68

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