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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.08, 37,895.44 and 15,526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.08, 37,895.44 and 15,526.56 is: 21,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.08 : 37,895.44 = 15,526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.08/37,895.44 = 15,526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.08x = 37,895.44 × 15,526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.08x = 588,385,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,385,822.89/27,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.39

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