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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.83, 37,302.59 and 15,094.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.83, 37,302.59 and 15,094.13 is: 20,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.83 : 37,302.59 = 15,094.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.83/37,302.59 = 15,094.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.83x = 37,302.59 × 15,094.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.83x = 563,049,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,049,994.02/27,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.92

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