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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.97, 37,303.47 and 15,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.97, 37,303.47 and 15,096.24 is: 20,833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.97 : 37,303.47 = 15,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.97/37,303.47 = 15,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.97x = 37,303.47 × 15,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.97x = 563,142,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,142,135.95/27,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.99

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