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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,052.05, 37,325.43 and 15,714.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,052.05, 37,325.43 and 15,714.81 is: 21,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,052.05 : 37,325.43 = 15,714.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,052.05/37,325.43 = 15,714.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,052.05x = 37,325.43 × 15,714.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,052.05x = 586,562,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,562,040.62/27,052.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.72

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