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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,036.45, 37,308.06 and 15,702.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,036.45, 37,308.06 and 15,702.33 is: 21,667.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036.45 : 37,308.06 = 15,702.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036.45/37,308.06 = 15,702.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036.45x = 37,308.06 × 15,702.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036.45x = 585,823,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,823,469.78/27,036.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.91

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