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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.07, 37,301.97 and 15,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.07, 37,301.97 and 15,092.16 is: 20,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.07 : 37,301.97 = 15,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.07/37,301.97 = 15,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.07x = 37,301.97 × 15,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.07x = 562,967,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,967,299.56/27,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.22

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