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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,332.80, 37,706.36 and 15,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,332.80, 37,706.36 and 15,995.34 is: 22,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,332.80 : 37,706.36 = 15,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,332.80/37,706.36 = 15,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,332.80x = 37,706.36 × 15,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,332.80x = 603,126,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,126,088.35/27,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.02

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