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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.72, 37,300.67 and 15,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.72, 37,300.67 and 15,093.26 is: 20,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.72 : 37,300.67 = 15,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.72/37,300.67 = 15,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.72x = 37,300.67 × 15,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.72x = 562,988,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,988,635.02/27,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.50

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