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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.14, 37,302.81 and 15,094.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.14, 37,302.81 and 15,094.35 is: 20,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.14 : 37,302.81 = 15,094.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.14/37,302.81 = 15,094.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.14x = 37,302.81 × 15,094.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.14x = 563,061,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,061,670.12/27,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.11

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