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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,008.16, 37,265.31 and 15,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,008.16, 37,265.31 and 15,671.09 is: 21,622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,008.16 : 37,265.31 = 15,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,008.16/37,265.31 = 15,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,008.16x = 37,265.31 × 15,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,008.16x = 583,987,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,987,840.56/27,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.64

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