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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.50, 37,359.51 and 15,891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.50, 37,359.51 and 15,891.50 is: 21,932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.50 : 37,359.51 = 15,891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.50/37,359.51 = 15,891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.50x = 37,359.51 × 15,891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.50x = 593,698,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,698,653.17/27,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.38

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