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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.68, 37,308.18 and 15,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.68, 37,308.18 and 15,098.80 is: 20,835.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.68 : 37,308.18 = 15,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.68/37,308.18 = 15,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.68x = 37,308.18 × 15,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.68x = 563,308,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,308,748.18/27,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.75

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