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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,043.24, 37,316.82 and 15,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,043.24, 37,316.82 and 15,710.56 is: 21,678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,043.24 : 37,316.82 = 15,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,043.24/37,316.82 = 15,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,043.24x = 37,316.82 × 15,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,043.24x = 586,268,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,268,139.62/27,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.92

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