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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.20, 37,304.94 and 15,700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.20, 37,304.94 and 15,700.08 is: 21,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.20 : 37,304.94 = 15,700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.20/37,304.94 = 15,700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.20x = 37,304.94 × 15,700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.20x = 585,690,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,690,542.40/27,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,664.80

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