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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,044.16, 37,312.76 and 15,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,044.16, 37,312.76 and 15,711.44 is: 21,677.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,044.16 : 37,312.76 = 15,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,044.16/37,312.76 = 15,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,044.16x = 37,312.76 × 15,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,044.16x = 586,237,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,237,189.97/27,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,677.03

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