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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.93, 37,308.77 and 15,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.93, 37,308.77 and 15,098.28 is: 20,835.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.93 : 37,308.77 = 15,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.93/37,308.77 = 15,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.93x = 37,308.77 × 15,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.93x = 563,298,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,298,255.92/27,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.94

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