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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.09, 37,303.52 and 15,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.09, 37,303.52 and 15,095.72 is: 20,830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.09 : 37,303.52 = 15,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.09/37,303.52 = 15,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.09x = 37,303.52 × 15,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.09x = 563,123,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,123,230.94/27,033.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.89

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