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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.22, 37,307.18 and 15,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.22, 37,307.18 and 15,097.56 is: 20,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.22 : 37,307.18 = 15,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.22/37,307.18 = 15,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.22x = 37,307.18 × 15,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.22x = 563,247,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,247,388.48/27,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.61

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