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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.29, 37,303.11 and 15,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.29, 37,303.11 and 15,094.53 is: 20,830.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.29 : 37,303.11 = 15,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.29/37,303.11 = 15,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.29x = 37,303.11 × 15,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.29x = 563,072,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,072,912.99/27,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.41

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