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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.21, 37,301.67 and 15,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.21, 37,301.67 and 15,093.54 is: 20,829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.21 : 37,301.67 = 15,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.21/37,301.67 = 15,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.21x = 37,301.67 × 15,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.21x = 563,014,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,014,248.21/27,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.07

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