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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,034.83, 37,307.70 and 15,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,034.83, 37,307.70 and 15,710.73 is: 21,680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,034.83 : 37,307.70 = 15,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,034.83/37,307.70 = 15,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,034.83x = 37,307.70 × 15,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,034.83x = 586,131,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,131,201.62/27,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.60

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