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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,037.54, 37,308.11 and 15,099.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,037.54, 37,308.11 and 15,099.35 is: 20,835.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,037.54 : 37,308.11 = 15,099.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,037.54/37,308.11 = 15,099.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,037.54x = 37,308.11 × 15,099.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,037.54x = 563,328,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,328,341.75/27,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.05

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