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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029, 37,299.60 and 15,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029, 37,299.60 and 15,092.52 is: 20,827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029 : 37,299.60 = 15,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029/37,299.60 = 15,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029x = 37,299.60 × 15,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029x = 562,944,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,944,958.99/27,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.44

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