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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.74, 37,306.98 and 15,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.74, 37,306.98 and 15,098.54 is: 20,833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.74 : 37,306.98 = 15,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.74/37,306.98 = 15,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.74x = 37,306.98 × 15,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.74x = 563,280,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,280,929.81/27,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.91

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