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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,044.23, 37,312.84 and 15,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,044.23, 37,312.84 and 15,711.52 is: 21,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,044.23 : 37,312.84 = 15,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,044.23/37,312.84 = 15,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,044.23x = 37,312.84 × 15,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,044.23x = 586,241,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,241,299.36/27,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,677.13

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