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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.26, 37,899.56 and 15,526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.26, 37,899.56 and 15,526.71 is: 21,427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.26 : 37,899.56 = 15,526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.26/37,899.56 = 15,526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.26x = 37,899.56 × 15,526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.26x = 588,455,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,455,477.25/27,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.79

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