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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,088.76, 37,367.44 and 15,756.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,088.76, 37,367.44 and 15,756.98 is: 21,735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,088.76 : 37,367.44 = 15,756.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,088.76/37,367.44 = 15,756.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,088.76x = 37,367.44 × 15,756.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,088.76x = 588,798,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,798,004.73/27,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,735.88

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