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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,467.42, 37,904.84 and 15,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,467.42, 37,904.84 and 15,530.76 is: 21,432.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,467.42 : 37,904.84 = 15,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,467.42/37,904.84 = 15,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,467.42x = 37,904.84 × 15,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,467.42x = 588,690,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,690,895.22/27,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,432.34

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