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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,181.03, 37,510.77 and 15,848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,181.03, 37,510.77 and 15,848.71 is: 21,871.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.03 : 37,510.77 = 15,848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.03/37,510.77 = 15,848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.03x = 37,510.77 × 15,848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.03x = 594,497,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,497,315.61/27,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,871.77

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