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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,009.78, 37,273.84 and 15,679.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,009.78, 37,273.84 and 15,679.75 is: 21,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,009.78 : 37,273.84 = 15,679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,009.78/37,273.84 = 15,679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,009.78x = 37,273.84 × 15,679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,009.78x = 584,444,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,444,414.34/27,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.25

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