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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,075.93, 37,363.44 and 15,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,075.93, 37,363.44 and 15,744.84 is: 21,727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,075.93 : 37,363.44 = 15,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,075.93/37,363.44 = 15,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,075.93x = 37,363.44 × 15,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,075.93x = 588,281,384.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,281,384.65/27,075.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.10

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