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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.48, 37,903.95 and 15,529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.48, 37,903.95 and 15,529.93 is: 21,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.48 : 37,903.95 = 15,529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.48/37,903.95 = 15,529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.48x = 37,903.95 × 15,529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.48x = 588,645,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,645,595.46/27,465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,432.20

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