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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.76, 37,306.92 and 15,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.76, 37,306.92 and 15,098.79 is: 20,834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.76 : 37,306.92 = 15,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.76/37,306.92 = 15,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.76x = 37,306.92 × 15,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.76x = 563,289,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,289,350.63/27,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.97

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