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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,149.54, 37,467.41 and 15,826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,149.54, 37,467.41 and 15,826.34 is: 21,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,149.54 : 37,467.41 = 15,826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,149.54/37,467.41 = 15,826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,149.54x = 37,467.41 × 15,826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,149.54x = 592,971,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,971,703.11/27,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,840.95

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