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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.12, 37,305.63 and 15,096.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.12, 37,305.63 and 15,096.47 is: 20,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.12 : 37,305.63 = 15,096.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.12/37,305.63 = 15,096.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.12x = 37,305.63 × 15,096.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.12x = 563,183,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,183,137.60/27,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.08

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