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Suppose the smaller number is x.

Then the larger number is 4x.

Their difference is 4x - x = 3x

So, 3x = 27 which gives x = 9

and then 4x = 4-9 = 36

So the numbers are 9 and 36.

(Actually, the pair -9 and -36 are also a solution.)

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