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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.16, 37,303.26 and 15,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.16, 37,303.26 and 15,093.46 is: 20,829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.16 : 37,303.26 = 15,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.16/37,303.26 = 15,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.16x = 37,303.26 × 15,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.16x = 563,035,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,035,262.68/27,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.89

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