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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,466.66, 37,903.86 and 15,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,466.66, 37,903.86 and 15,530.02 is: 21,431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466.66 : 37,903.86 = 15,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466.66/37,903.86 = 15,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466.66x = 37,903.86 × 15,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466.66x = 588,647,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,647,703.88/27,466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.35

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