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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,032.63, 37,304.87 and 15,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,032.63, 37,304.87 and 15,095.88 is: 20,832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,032.63 : 37,304.87 = 15,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,032.63/37,304.87 = 15,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,032.63x = 37,304.87 × 15,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,032.63x = 563,149,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,149,765.46/27,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.23

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