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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.14, 37,897.50 and 15,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.14, 37,897.50 and 15,362.48 is: 21,200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.14 : 37,897.50 = 15,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.14/37,897.50 = 15,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.14x = 37,897.50 × 15,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.14x = 582,199,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,199,585.80/27,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,200.08

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