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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,327.02, 37,711.20 and 15,998.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,327.02, 37,711.20 and 15,998.62 is: 22,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,327.02 : 37,711.20 = 15,998.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,327.02/37,711.20 = 15,998.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,327.02x = 37,711.20 × 15,998.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,327.02x = 603,327,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,327,158.54/27,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.04

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