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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.46, 37,307.79 and 15,098.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.46, 37,307.79 and 15,098.49 is: 20,835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.46 : 37,307.79 = 15,098.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.46/37,307.79 = 15,098.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.46x = 37,307.79 × 15,098.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.46x = 563,291,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,291,294.24/27,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.28

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