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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.61, 37,893.62 and 15,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.61, 37,893.62 and 15,522.44 is: 21,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.61 : 37,893.62 = 15,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.61/37,893.62 = 15,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.61x = 37,893.62 × 15,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.61x = 588,201,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,201,292.17/27,459.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,420.60

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