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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.58, 37,828.35 and 15,469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.58, 37,828.35 and 15,469.56 is: 21,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.58 : 37,828.35 = 15,469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.58/37,828.35 = 15,469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.58x = 37,828.35 × 15,469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.58x = 585,187,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,187,930.03/27,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.98

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