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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,133.66, 37,446.52 and 15,650.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,133.66, 37,446.52 and 15,650.42 is: 21,598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,133.66 : 37,446.52 = 15,650.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,133.66/37,446.52 = 15,650.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,133.66x = 37,446.52 × 15,650.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,133.66x = 586,053,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,053,765.54/27,133.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.77

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