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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.70, 37,307.49 and 15,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.70, 37,307.49 and 15,098.20 is: 20,835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.70 : 37,307.49 = 15,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.70/37,307.49 = 15,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.70x = 37,307.49 × 15,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.70x = 563,275,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,275,795.63/27,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.29

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