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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,415.43, 37,832.98 and 15,479.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,415.43, 37,832.98 and 15,479.27 is: 21,361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,415.43 : 37,832.98 = 15,479.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,415.43/37,832.98 = 15,479.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,415.43x = 37,832.98 × 15,479.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,415.43x = 585,626,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,626,912.32/27,415.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.22

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