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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,458.93, 37,895.25 and 15,522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,458.93, 37,895.25 and 15,522.36 is: 21,421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,458.93 : 37,895.25 = 15,522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,458.93/37,895.25 = 15,522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,458.93x = 37,895.25 × 15,522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,458.93x = 588,223,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,223,712.79/27,458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,421.95

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