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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.59, 37,302.82 and 15,095.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.59, 37,302.82 and 15,095.22 is: 20,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.59 : 37,302.82 = 15,095.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.59/37,302.82 = 15,095.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.59x = 37,302.82 × 15,095.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.59x = 563,094,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,094,274.52/27,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.20

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