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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.99, 37,299.82 and 15,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.99, 37,299.82 and 15,094.10 is: 20,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.99 : 37,299.82 = 15,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.99/37,299.82 = 15,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.99x = 37,299.82 × 15,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.99x = 563,007,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,007,213.06/27,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.98

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