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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.76, 37,304.88 and 15,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.76, 37,304.88 and 15,098.12 is: 20,835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.76 : 37,304.88 = 15,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.76/37,304.88 = 15,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.76x = 37,304.88 × 15,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.76x = 563,233,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,233,554.83/27,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.99

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