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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.22, 37,302.36 and 15,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.22, 37,302.36 and 15,094.44 is: 20,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.22 : 37,302.36 = 15,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.22/37,302.36 = 15,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.22x = 37,302.36 × 15,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.22x = 563,058,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,058,234.88/27,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.15

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