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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,411.93, 37,835.78 and 15,482.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,411.93, 37,835.78 and 15,482.25 is: 21,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,411.93 : 37,835.78 = 15,482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,411.93/37,835.78 = 15,482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,411.93x = 37,835.78 × 15,482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,411.93x = 585,782,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,782,927.49/27,411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.63

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