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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,427.66, 37,849.89 and 15,490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,427.66, 37,849.89 and 15,490.96 is: 21,377.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,427.66 : 37,849.89 = 15,490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,427.66/37,849.89 = 15,490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,427.66x = 37,849.89 × 15,490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,427.66x = 586,331,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,331,131.99/27,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.37

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