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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,071.13, 37,362.77 and 15,747.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,071.13, 37,362.77 and 15,747.19 is: 21,733.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,071.13 : 37,362.77 = 15,747.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,071.13/37,362.77 = 15,747.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,071.13x = 37,362.77 × 15,747.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,071.13x = 588,358,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,358,724.19/27,071.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,733.81

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