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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.66, 37,902.48 and 15,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.66, 37,902.48 and 15,529.02 is: 21,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.66 : 37,902.48 = 15,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.66/37,902.48 = 15,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.66x = 37,902.48 × 15,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.66x = 588,588,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,588,369.97/27,465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,429.97

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