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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.19, 37,300.35 and 15,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.19, 37,300.35 and 15,092.96 is: 20,828.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.19 : 37,300.35 = 15,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.19/37,300.35 = 15,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.19x = 37,300.35 × 15,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.19x = 562,972,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,972,690.54/27,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.32

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