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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.43, 37,303.46 and 15,095.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.43, 37,303.46 and 15,095.21 is: 20,831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.43 : 37,303.46 = 15,095.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.43/37,303.46 = 15,095.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.43x = 37,303.46 × 15,095.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.43x = 563,103,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,103,300.43/27,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.43

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