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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,044.76, 37,323.79 and 15,563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,044.76, 37,323.79 and 15,563.19 is: 21,478.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,044.76 : 37,323.79 = 15,563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,044.76/37,323.79 = 15,563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,044.76x = 37,323.79 × 15,563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,044.76x = 580,877,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,877,367.51/27,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,478.37

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