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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,073.16, 37,361.10 and 15,749.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,073.16, 37,361.10 and 15,749.36 is: 21,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,073.16 : 37,361.10 = 15,749.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,073.16/37,361.10 = 15,749.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,073.16x = 37,361.10 × 15,749.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,073.16x = 588,413,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,413,413.90/27,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,734.20

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