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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,404.26, 37,818.93 and 15,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,404.26, 37,818.93 and 15,467.34 is: 21,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,404.26 : 37,818.93 = 15,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,404.26/37,818.93 = 15,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,404.26x = 37,818.93 × 15,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,404.26x = 584,958,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,958,248.75/27,404.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.52

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