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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.28, 37,303.35 and 15,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.28, 37,303.35 and 15,094.76 is: 20,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.28 : 37,303.35 = 15,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.28/37,303.35 = 15,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.28x = 37,303.35 × 15,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.28x = 563,085,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,085,115.45/27,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.87

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