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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.32, 37,898.97 and 15,362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.32, 37,898.97 and 15,362.71 is: 21,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.32 : 37,898.97 = 15,362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.32/37,898.97 = 15,362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.32x = 37,898.97 × 15,362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.32x = 582,231,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,231,032.65/27,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.55

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