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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,092.93, 37,388.34 and 15,156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,092.93, 37,388.34 and 15,156.27 is: 20,915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,092.93 : 37,388.34 = 15,156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,092.93/37,388.34 = 15,156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,092.93x = 37,388.34 × 15,156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,092.93x = 566,667,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,667,775.89/27,092.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.71

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