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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.10, 37,317.78 and 15,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.10, 37,317.78 and 15,710.46 is: 21,681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.10 : 37,317.78 = 15,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.10/37,317.78 = 15,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.10x = 37,317.78 × 15,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.10x = 586,279,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,279,489.98/27,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,681.05

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