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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,469.95, 37,910.88 and 15,535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,469.95, 37,910.88 and 15,535.41 is: 21,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,469.95 : 37,910.88 = 15,535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,469.95/37,910.88 = 15,535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,469.95x = 37,910.88 × 15,535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,469.95x = 588,961,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,961,064.26/27,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.19

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