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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.66, 37,305.18 and 15,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.66, 37,305.18 and 15,098.16 is: 20,832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.66 : 37,305.18 = 15,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.66/37,305.18 = 15,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.66x = 37,305.18 × 15,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.66x = 563,239,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,239,576.47/27,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.44

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