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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,416.91, 37,833.22 and 15,481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,416.91, 37,833.22 and 15,481.42 is: 21,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,416.91 : 37,833.22 = 15,481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,416.91/37,833.22 = 15,481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,416.91x = 37,833.22 × 15,481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,416.91x = 585,711,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,711,968.77/27,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.16

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