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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,408.44, 37,823.46 and 15,474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,408.44, 37,823.46 and 15,474.11 is: 21,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,408.44 : 37,823.46 = 15,474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,408.44/37,823.46 = 15,474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,408.44x = 37,823.46 × 15,474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,408.44x = 585,284,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,284,133.48/27,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.16

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