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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,063.24, 37,344.42 and 15,730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,063.24, 37,344.42 and 15,730.68 is: 21,706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,063.24 : 37,344.42 = 15,730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,063.24/37,344.42 = 15,730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,063.24x = 37,344.42 × 15,730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,063.24x = 587,453,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,453,120.81/27,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,706.68

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