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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.45, 37,303.92 and 15,699.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.45, 37,303.92 and 15,699.33 is: 21,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.45 : 37,303.92 = 15,699.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.45/37,303.92 = 15,699.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.45x = 37,303.92 × 15,699.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.45x = 585,646,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,646,550.37/27,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.77

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