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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,414.79, 37,829.70 and 15,475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,414.79, 37,829.70 and 15,475.81 is: 21,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,414.79 : 37,829.70 = 15,475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,414.79/37,829.70 = 15,475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,414.79x = 37,829.70 × 15,475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,414.79x = 585,445,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,445,249.56/27,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.09

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