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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,437.62, 37,861.68 and 15,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,437.62, 37,861.68 and 15,502 is: 21,391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,437.62 : 37,861.68 = 15,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,437.62/37,861.68 = 15,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,437.62x = 37,861.68 × 15,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,437.62x = 586,931,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,931,763.36/27,437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,391.50

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