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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.95, 37,309.21 and 15,099.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.95, 37,309.21 and 15,099.45 is: 20,837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.95 : 37,309.21 = 15,099.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.95/37,309.21 = 15,099.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.95x = 37,309.21 × 15,099.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.95x = 563,348,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,348,475.44/27,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.02

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