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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.05, 37,304.31 and 15,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.05, 37,304.31 and 15,095.82 is: 20,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.05 : 37,304.31 = 15,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.05/37,304.31 = 15,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.05x = 37,304.31 × 15,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.05x = 563,139,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,139,148.98/27,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.28

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