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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.46, 37,896.15 and 15,524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.46, 37,896.15 and 15,524.11 is: 21,424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.46 : 37,896.15 = 15,524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.46/37,896.15 = 15,524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.46x = 37,896.15 × 15,524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.46x = 588,304,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,304,001.18/27,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,424.46

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