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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.22, 37,309.94 and 15,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.22, 37,309.94 and 15,099.56 is: 20,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.22 : 37,309.94 = 15,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.22/37,309.94 = 15,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.22x = 37,309.94 × 15,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.22x = 563,363,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,363,677.63/27,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.37

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