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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,094.62, 37,388.84 and 15,155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,094.62, 37,388.84 and 15,155.90 is: 20,914.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,094.62 : 37,388.84 = 15,155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,094.62/37,388.84 = 15,155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,094.62x = 37,388.84 × 15,155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,094.62x = 566,661,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,661,520.16/27,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.17

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