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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,122.46, 37,426.50 and 15,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,122.46, 37,426.50 and 15,791.46 is: 21,790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,122.46 : 37,426.50 = 15,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,122.46/37,426.50 = 15,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,122.46x = 37,426.50 × 15,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,122.46x = 591,019,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,019,077.69/27,122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,790.76

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