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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.98, 37,303.20 and 15,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.98, 37,303.20 and 15,095.79 is: 20,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.98 : 37,303.20 = 15,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.98/37,303.20 = 15,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.98x = 37,303.20 × 15,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.98x = 563,121,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,121,273.53/27,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.13

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