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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.23, 37,314.61 and 15,707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.23, 37,314.61 and 15,707.08 is: 21,674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.23 : 37,314.61 = 15,707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.23/37,314.61 = 15,707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.23x = 37,314.61 × 15,707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.23x = 586,103,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,103,564.44/27,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.44

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