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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.18, 37,905.27 and 15,528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.18, 37,905.27 and 15,528.41 is: 21,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.18 : 37,905.27 = 15,528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.18/37,905.27 = 15,528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.18x = 37,905.27 × 15,528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.18x = 588,608,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,608,468.11/27,465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.08

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