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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,095.16, 37,391.40 and 15,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,095.16, 37,391.40 and 15,771.36 is: 21,764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,095.16 : 37,391.40 = 15,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,095.16/37,391.40 = 15,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,095.16x = 37,391.40 × 15,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,095.16x = 589,713,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,713,230.30/27,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.52

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