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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,037.53, 37,309.95 and 15,102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,037.53, 37,309.95 and 15,102.05 is: 20,839.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,037.53 : 37,309.95 = 15,102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,037.53/37,309.95 = 15,102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,037.53x = 37,309.95 × 15,102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,037.53x = 563,456,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,456,543.85/27,037.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.79

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