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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,030.97, 37,302.39 and 15,094.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,030.97, 37,302.39 and 15,094.51 is: 20,830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,030.97 : 37,302.39 = 15,094.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,030.97/37,302.39 = 15,094.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,030.97x = 37,302.39 × 15,094.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,030.97x = 563,061,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,061,298.88/27,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.23

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