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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.72, 37,914.46 and 15,374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.72, 37,914.46 and 15,374.61 is: 21,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.72 : 37,914.46 = 15,374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.72/37,914.46 = 15,374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.72x = 37,914.46 × 15,374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.72x = 582,919,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,919,997.42/27,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.82

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