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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.18, 37,301.52 and 15,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.18, 37,301.52 and 15,093.53 is: 20,828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.18 : 37,301.52 = 15,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.18/37,301.52 = 15,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.18x = 37,301.52 × 15,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.18x = 563,011,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,011,424.66/27,030.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.99

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