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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.68, 37,303.88 and 15,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.68, 37,303.88 and 15,096.06 is: 20,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.68 : 37,303.88 = 15,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.68/37,303.88 = 15,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.68x = 37,303.88 × 15,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.68x = 563,141,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,141,535.23/27,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.65

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