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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.83, 37,303.97 and 15,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.83, 37,303.97 and 15,095.13 is: 20,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.83 : 37,303.97 = 15,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.83/37,303.97 = 15,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.83x = 37,303.97 × 15,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.83x = 563,108,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,108,276.67/27,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.30

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