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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,421.94, 37,841.98 and 15,484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,421.94, 37,841.98 and 15,484.97 is: 21,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,421.94 : 37,841.98 = 15,484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,421.94/37,841.98 = 15,484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,421.94x = 37,841.98 × 15,484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,421.94x = 585,981,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,981,925.04/27,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.09

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