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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,280.49, 37,646.44 and 15,950.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,280.49, 37,646.44 and 15,950.61 is: 22,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,280.49 : 37,646.44 = 15,950.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,280.49/37,646.44 = 15,950.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,280.49x = 37,646.44 × 15,950.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,280.49x = 600,483,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,483,642.45/27,280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.47

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