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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.22, 37,298.22 and 15,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.22, 37,298.22 and 15,091.44 is: 20,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.22 : 37,298.22 = 15,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.22/37,298.22 = 15,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.22x = 37,298.22 × 15,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.22x = 562,883,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,883,849.24/27,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.01

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