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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,038.67, 37,311.26 and 15,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,038.67, 37,311.26 and 15,706.29 is: 21,673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,038.67 : 37,311.26 = 15,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,038.67/37,311.26 = 15,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,038.67x = 37,311.26 × 15,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,038.67x = 586,021,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,021,469.83/27,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,673.46

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