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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,047.92, 37,319.73 and 15,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,047.92, 37,319.73 and 15,710.68 is: 21,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,047.92 : 37,319.73 = 15,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,047.92/37,319.73 = 15,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,047.92x = 37,319.73 × 15,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,047.92x = 586,318,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,318,306.86/27,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,677.02

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