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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.56, 37,901.52 and 15,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.56, 37,901.52 and 15,528.24 is: 21,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.56 : 37,901.52 = 15,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.56/37,901.52 = 15,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.56x = 37,901.52 × 15,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.56x = 588,543,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,543,898.92/27,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.65

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