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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,325.26, 37,709.79 and 15,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,325.26, 37,709.79 and 15,995.82 is: 22,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,325.26 : 37,709.79 = 15,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,325.26/37,709.79 = 15,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,325.26x = 37,709.79 × 15,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,325.26x = 603,199,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,199,013.08/27,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.78

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