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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.31, 37,356.98 and 15,741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.31, 37,356.98 and 15,741.27 is: 21,724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.31 : 37,356.98 = 15,741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.31/37,356.98 = 15,741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.31x = 37,356.98 × 15,741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.31x = 588,046,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,046,308.56/27,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,724.53

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