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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,019.44, 37,290.36 and 15,842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,019.44, 37,290.36 and 15,842.48 is: 21,864.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,019.44 : 37,290.36 = 15,842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,019.44/37,290.36 = 15,842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,019.44x = 37,290.36 × 15,842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,019.44x = 590,771,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,771,782.49/27,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.69

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