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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.95, 37,310.59 and 15,100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.95, 37,310.59 and 15,100.45 is: 20,838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.95 : 37,310.59 = 15,100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.95/37,310.59 = 15,100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.95x = 37,310.59 × 15,100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.95x = 563,406,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,406,624.36/27,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.40

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