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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.46, 37,903.08 and 15,529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.46, 37,903.08 and 15,529.14 is: 21,431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.46 : 37,903.08 = 15,529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.46/37,903.08 = 15,529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.46x = 37,903.08 × 15,529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.46x = 588,602,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,602,235.75/27,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.41

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