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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,468.26, 37,905.96 and 15,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,468.26, 37,905.96 and 15,533.94 is: 21,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,468.26 : 37,905.96 = 15,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,468.26/37,905.96 = 15,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,468.26x = 37,905.96 × 15,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,468.26x = 588,828,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,828,908.28/27,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,436.70

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