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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,092.59, 37,390.88 and 15,158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,092.59, 37,390.88 and 15,158.95 is: 20,921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,092.59 : 37,390.88 = 15,158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,092.59/37,390.88 = 15,158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,092.59x = 37,390.88 × 15,158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,092.59x = 566,806,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,806,480.38/27,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,921.09

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