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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,094.09, 37,392.95 and 15,160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,094.09, 37,392.95 and 15,160.45 is: 20,923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,094.09 : 37,392.95 = 15,160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,094.09/37,392.95 = 15,160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,094.09x = 37,392.95 × 15,160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,094.09x = 566,893,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,893,948.83/27,094.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.16

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