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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.08, 37,901.08 and 15,528.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.08, 37,901.08 and 15,528.13 is: 21,429.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.08 : 37,901.08 = 15,528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.08/37,901.08 = 15,528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.08x = 37,901.08 × 15,528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.08x = 588,532,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,532,897.38/27,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,429.19

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