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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.48, 37,301.66 and 15,093.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.48, 37,301.66 and 15,093.70 is: 20,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.48 : 37,301.66 = 15,093.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.48/37,301.66 = 15,093.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.48x = 37,301.66 × 15,093.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.48x = 563,020,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,020,065.54/27,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.08

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