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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.37, 37,309.61 and 15,706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.37, 37,309.61 and 15,706.71 is: 21,675.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.37 : 37,309.61 = 15,706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.37/37,309.61 = 15,706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.37x = 37,309.61 × 15,706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.37x = 586,011,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,011,263.75/27,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,675.73

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