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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.67, 37,300.68 and 15,092.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.67, 37,300.68 and 15,092.70 is: 20,827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.67 : 37,300.68 = 15,092.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.67/37,300.68 = 15,092.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.67x = 37,300.68 × 15,092.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.67x = 562,967,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,967,973.04/27,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.78

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