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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.22, 37,305.81 and 15,096.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.22, 37,305.81 and 15,096.55 is: 20,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.22 : 37,305.81 = 15,096.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.22/37,305.81 = 15,096.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.22x = 37,305.81 × 15,096.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.22x = 563,189,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,189,025.96/27,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.22

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