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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.28, 37,304.73 and 15,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.28, 37,304.73 and 15,095.76 is: 20,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.28 : 37,304.73 = 15,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.28/37,304.73 = 15,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.28x = 37,304.73 × 15,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.28x = 563,143,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,143,250.94/27,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.25

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