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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.96, 37,903.77 and 15,529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.96, 37,903.77 and 15,529.64 is: 21,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.96 : 37,903.77 = 15,529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.96/37,903.77 = 15,529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.96x = 37,903.77 × 15,529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.96x = 588,631,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,631,902.74/27,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,432.10

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