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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.19, 37,902.76 and 15,528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.19, 37,902.76 and 15,528.27 is: 21,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.19 : 37,902.76 = 15,528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.19/37,902.76 = 15,528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.19x = 37,902.76 × 15,528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.19x = 588,564,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,564,278.11/27,465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,429.46

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