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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.93, 37,305.18 and 15,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.93, 37,305.18 and 15,098.04 is: 20,834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.93 : 37,305.18 = 15,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.93/37,305.18 = 15,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.93x = 37,305.18 × 15,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.93x = 563,235,099.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,235,099.85/27,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.38

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