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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,044.97, 37,319.54 and 15,714.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,044.97, 37,319.54 and 15,714.35 is: 21,684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,044.97 : 37,319.54 = 15,714.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,044.97/37,319.54 = 15,714.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,044.97x = 37,319.54 × 15,714.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,044.97x = 586,452,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,452,166.09/27,044.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.33

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