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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,480.93, 37,924.52 and 15,544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,480.93, 37,924.52 and 15,544.04 is: 21,451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,480.93 : 37,924.52 = 15,544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,480.93/37,924.52 = 15,544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,480.93x = 37,924.52 × 15,544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,480.93x = 589,499,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,499,988.52/27,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,451.24

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