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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.68, 37,306.80 and 15,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.68, 37,306.80 and 15,097.80 is: 20,834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.68 : 37,306.80 = 15,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.68/37,306.80 = 15,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.68x = 37,306.80 × 15,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.68x = 563,250,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,250,605.04/27,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.37

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