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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,024.78, 37,287.62 and 15,844.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,024.78, 37,287.62 and 15,844.62 is: 21,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,024.78 : 37,287.62 = 15,844.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,024.78/37,287.62 = 15,844.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,024.78x = 37,287.62 × 15,844.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,024.78x = 590,808,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,808,169.60/27,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,861.72

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