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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.87, 37,302.53 and 15,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.87, 37,302.53 and 15,094.22 is: 20,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.87 : 37,302.53 = 15,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.87/37,302.53 = 15,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.87x = 37,302.53 × 15,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.87x = 563,052,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,052,332.39/27,030.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.97

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