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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,010.38, 37,277.70 and 15,677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,010.38, 37,277.70 and 15,677.46 is: 21,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,010.38 : 37,277.70 = 15,677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,010.38/37,277.70 = 15,677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,010.38x = 37,277.70 × 15,677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,010.38x = 584,419,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,419,650.64/27,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,636.85

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