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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,313.94, 37,703.81 and 21,347.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,313.94, 37,703.81 and 21,347.53 is: 29,467.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,313.94 : 37,703.81 = 21,347.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,313.94/37,703.81 = 21,347.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,313.94x = 37,703.81 × 21,347.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,313.94x = 804,883,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,883,174.20/27,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,467.86

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