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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,052.08, 37,325.46 and 15,714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,052.08, 37,325.46 and 15,714.86 is: 21,682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,052.08 : 37,325.46 = 15,714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,052.08/37,325.46 = 15,714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,052.08x = 37,325.46 × 15,714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,052.08x = 586,564,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,564,378.34/27,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.78

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