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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,037.65, 37,303.79 and 15,704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,037.65, 37,303.79 and 15,704.94 is: 21,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,037.65 : 37,303.79 = 15,704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,037.65/37,303.79 = 15,704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,037.65x = 37,303.79 × 15,704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,037.65x = 585,853,723.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,853,723.59/27,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.07

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