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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.42, 37,895.94 and 15,522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.42, 37,895.94 and 15,522.86 is: 21,422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.42 : 37,895.94 = 15,522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.42/37,895.94 = 15,522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.42x = 37,895.94 × 15,522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.42x = 588,253,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,253,371.19/27,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,422.64

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