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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,421.96, 37,842.42 and 15,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,421.96, 37,842.42 and 15,485.44 is: 21,369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,421.96 : 37,842.42 = 15,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,421.96/37,842.42 = 15,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,421.96x = 37,842.42 × 15,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,421.96x = 586,006,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,006,524.36/27,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.97

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