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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.68, 37,309.56 and 15,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.68, 37,309.56 and 15,099.80 is: 20,837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.68 : 37,309.56 = 15,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.68/37,309.56 = 15,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.68x = 37,309.56 × 15,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.68x = 563,366,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,366,894.09/27,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.13

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