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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,407.06, 37,818.51 and 15,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,407.06, 37,818.51 and 15,469.68 is: 21,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,407.06 : 37,818.51 = 15,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,407.06/37,818.51 = 15,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,407.06x = 37,818.51 × 15,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,407.06x = 585,040,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,040,247.78/27,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.34

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