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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,409.08, 37,826.28 and 15,468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,409.08, 37,826.28 and 15,468.06 is: 21,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,409.08 : 37,826.28 = 15,468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,409.08/37,826.28 = 15,468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,409.08x = 37,826.28 × 15,468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,409.08x = 585,099,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,099,168.62/27,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.91

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