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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.13, 37,306.71 and 15,097.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.13, 37,306.71 and 15,097.64 is: 20,834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.13 : 37,306.71 = 15,097.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.13/37,306.71 = 15,097.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.13x = 37,306.71 × 15,097.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.13x = 563,243,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,243,090.63/27,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.52

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