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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.51, 37,305 and 15,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.51, 37,305 and 15,094.50 is: 20,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.51 : 37,305 = 15,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.51/37,305 = 15,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.51x = 37,305 × 15,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.51x = 563,100,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,100,322.50/27,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.72

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