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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,467.94, 37,905.33 and 15,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,467.94, 37,905.33 and 15,530.88 is: 21,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,467.94 : 37,905.33 = 15,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,467.94/37,905.33 = 15,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,467.94x = 37,905.33 × 15,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,467.94x = 588,703,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,703,131.59/27,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,432.37

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