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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,148.03, 37,465.34 and 15,824.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,148.03, 37,465.34 and 15,824.84 is: 21,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,148.03 : 37,465.34 = 15,824.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,148.03/37,465.34 = 15,824.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,148.03x = 37,465.34 × 15,824.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,148.03x = 592,882,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,882,744.59/27,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,838.89

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