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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.06, 37,352.81 and 15,737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.06, 37,352.81 and 15,737.08 is: 21,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.06 : 37,352.81 = 15,737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.06/37,352.81 = 15,737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.06x = 37,352.81 × 15,737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.06x = 587,823,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,823,972.43/27,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.52

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