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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.93, 37,310.15 and 15,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.93, 37,310.15 and 15,099.28 is: 20,837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.93 : 37,310.15 = 15,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.93/37,310.15 = 15,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.93x = 37,310.15 × 15,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.93x = 563,356,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,356,401.69/27,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.32

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