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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.48, 37,306.20 and 15,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.48, 37,306.20 and 15,096.84 is: 20,833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.48 : 37,306.20 = 15,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.48/37,306.20 = 15,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.48x = 37,306.20 × 15,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.48x = 563,205,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,205,732.41/27,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.64

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