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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.26, 37,893.56 and 15,524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.26, 37,893.56 and 15,524.94 is: 21,424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.26 : 37,893.56 = 15,524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.26/37,893.56 = 15,524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.26x = 37,893.56 × 15,524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.26x = 588,295,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,295,167.76/27,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,424.29

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