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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.20, 37,306.28 and 15,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.20, 37,306.28 and 15,095.28 is: 20,832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.20 : 37,306.28 = 15,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.20/37,306.28 = 15,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.20x = 37,306.28 × 15,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.20x = 563,148,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,148,742.36/27,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.52

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