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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.20, 37,916.46 and 15,537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.20, 37,916.46 and 15,537.96 is: 21,442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.20 : 37,916.46 = 15,537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.20/37,916.46 = 15,537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.20x = 37,916.46 × 15,537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.20x = 589,144,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,144,438.82/27,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,442.77

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