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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,064.83, 37,349.24 and 15,581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,064.83, 37,349.24 and 15,581.99 is: 21,503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,064.83 : 37,349.24 = 15,581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,064.83/37,349.24 = 15,581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,064.83x = 37,349.24 × 15,581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,064.83x = 581,975,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,975,499.65/27,064.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,503.01

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