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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,415.39, 37,832.92 and 15,479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,415.39, 37,832.92 and 15,479.23 is: 21,361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,415.39 : 37,832.92 = 15,479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,415.39/37,832.92 = 15,479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,415.39x = 37,832.92 × 15,479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,415.39x = 585,624,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,624,470.25/27,415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.16

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