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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.42, 37,307.04 and 15,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.42, 37,307.04 and 15,707.04 is: 21,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.42 : 37,307.04 = 15,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.42/37,307.04 = 15,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.42x = 37,307.04 × 15,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.42x = 585,983,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,983,169.56/27,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,676.25

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