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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.49, 37,903.55 and 15,529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.49, 37,903.55 and 15,529.82 is: 21,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.49 : 37,903.55 = 15,529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.49/37,903.55 = 15,529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.49x = 37,903.55 × 15,529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.49x = 588,635,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,635,041.69/27,466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.02

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