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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,050.28, 37,332.58 and 15,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,050.28, 37,332.58 and 15,115.24 is: 20,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,050.28 : 37,332.58 = 15,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,050.28/37,332.58 = 15,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,050.28x = 37,332.58 × 15,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,050.28x = 564,290,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,290,906.52/27,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,860.82

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