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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.67, 37,731.62 and 15,858.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.67, 37,731.62 and 15,858.84 is: 21,885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.67 : 37,731.62 = 15,858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.67/37,731.62 = 15,858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.67x = 37,731.62 × 15,858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.67x = 598,379,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,379,724.52/27,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.27

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