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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.53, 37,824.42 and 15,475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.53, 37,824.42 and 15,475.05 is: 21,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.53 : 37,824.42 = 15,475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.53/37,824.42 = 15,475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.53x = 37,824.42 × 15,475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.53x = 585,334,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,334,790.72/27,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.38

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