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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,082.56, 37,369.44 and 15,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,082.56, 37,369.44 and 15,906.72 is: 21,948.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,082.56 : 37,369.44 = 15,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,082.56/37,369.44 = 15,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,082.56x = 37,369.44 × 15,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,082.56x = 594,425,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,425,218.64/27,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,948.63

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