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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,461.34, 37,895.76 and 15,524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,461.34, 37,895.76 and 15,524.82 is: 21,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,461.34 : 37,895.76 = 15,524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,461.34/37,895.76 = 15,524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,461.34x = 37,895.76 × 15,524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,461.34x = 588,324,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,324,852.76/27,461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.75

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