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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.20, 37,303.52 and 15,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.20, 37,303.52 and 15,093.29 is: 20,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.20 : 37,303.52 = 15,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.20/37,303.52 = 15,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.20x = 37,303.52 × 15,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.20x = 563,032,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,032,583.40/27,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.76

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