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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.78, 37,302.66 and 15,094.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.78, 37,302.66 and 15,094.26 is: 20,830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.78 : 37,302.66 = 15,094.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.78/37,302.66 = 15,094.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.78x = 37,302.66 × 15,094.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.78x = 563,056,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,056,048.73/27,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.18

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