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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.56, 37,304.15 and 15,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.56, 37,304.15 and 15,095.97 is: 20,830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.56 : 37,304.15 = 15,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.56/37,304.15 = 15,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.56x = 37,304.15 × 15,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.56x = 563,142,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,142,253.80/27,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.46

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