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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.75, 37,307.55 and 15,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.75, 37,307.55 and 15,098.26 is: 20,835.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.75 : 37,307.55 = 15,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.75/37,307.55 = 15,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.75x = 37,307.55 × 15,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.75x = 563,279,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,279,089.86/27,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.37

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