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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,104.88, 37,399.82 and 15,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,104.88, 37,399.82 and 15,618 is: 21,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,104.88 : 37,399.82 = 15,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,104.88/37,399.82 = 15,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,104.88x = 37,399.82 × 15,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,104.88x = 584,110,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,110,310.67/27,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.01

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