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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.85, 37,834.98 and 15,479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.85, 37,834.98 and 15,479.91 is: 21,362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.85 : 37,834.98 = 15,479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.85/37,834.98 = 15,479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.85x = 37,834.98 × 15,479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.85x = 585,682,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,682,085.25/27,416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.12

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