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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.68, 37,825.98 and 15,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.68, 37,825.98 and 15,310.84 is: 21,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.68 : 37,825.98 = 15,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.68/37,825.98 = 15,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.68x = 37,825.98 × 15,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.68x = 579,147,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,147,527.62/27,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,128.54

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