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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.96, 37,308.32 and 15,098.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.96, 37,308.32 and 15,098.75 is: 20,836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.96 : 37,308.32 = 15,098.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.96/37,308.32 = 15,098.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.96x = 37,308.32 × 15,098.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.96x = 563,308,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,308,847.81/27,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.31

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