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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,035.59, 37,306.55 and 15,704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,035.59, 37,306.55 and 15,704.78 is: 21,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,035.59 : 37,306.55 = 15,704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,035.59/37,306.55 = 15,704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,035.59x = 37,306.55 × 15,704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,035.59x = 585,891,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,891,160.31/27,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.11

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