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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.91, 37,295.28 and 15,692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.91, 37,295.28 and 15,692.88 is: 21,652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.91 : 37,295.28 = 15,692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.91/37,295.28 = 15,692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.91x = 37,295.28 × 15,692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.91x = 585,270,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,270,353.61/27,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.69

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