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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.12, 37,309.77 and 15,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.12, 37,309.77 and 15,099.48 is: 20,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.12 : 37,309.77 = 15,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.12/37,309.77 = 15,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.12x = 37,309.77 × 15,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.12x = 563,358,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,358,125.92/27,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.24

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