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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,041.31, 37,305.50 and 15,707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,041.31, 37,305.50 and 15,707.16 is: 21,669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,041.31 : 37,305.50 = 15,707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,041.31/37,305.50 = 15,707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,041.31x = 37,305.50 × 15,707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,041.31x = 585,963,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,963,378.84/27,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.19

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