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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.21, 37,303.05 and 15,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.21, 37,303.05 and 15,094.54 is: 20,830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.21 : 37,303.05 = 15,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.21/37,303.05 = 15,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.21x = 37,303.05 × 15,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.21x = 563,072,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,072,380.35/27,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.45

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