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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.26, 37,307.28 and 15,098.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.26, 37,307.28 and 15,098.00 is: 20,835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.26 : 37,307.28 = 15,098.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.26/37,307.28 = 15,098.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.26x = 37,307.28 × 15,098.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.26x = 563,265,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,265,183.52/27,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.24

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