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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,005.16, 37,261.14 and 15,668.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,005.16, 37,261.14 and 15,668.07 is: 21,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,005.16 : 37,261.14 = 15,668.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,005.16/37,261.14 = 15,668.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,005.16x = 37,261.14 × 15,668.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,005.16x = 583,810,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,810,149.80/27,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,618.47

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