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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.48, 37,303.08 and 15,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.48, 37,303.08 and 15,095.02 is: 20,830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.48 : 37,303.08 = 15,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.48/37,303.08 = 15,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.48x = 37,303.08 × 15,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.48x = 563,090,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,090,738.66/27,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.93

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