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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.59, 37,301.45 and 15,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.59, 37,301.45 and 15,094.22 is: 20,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.59 : 37,301.45 = 15,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.59/37,301.45 = 15,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.59x = 37,301.45 × 15,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.59x = 563,036,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,036,030.64/27,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.82

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