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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.38, 37,901.67 and 15,525.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.38, 37,901.67 and 15,525.71 is: 21,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.38 : 37,901.67 = 15,525.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.38/37,901.67 = 15,525.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.38x = 37,901.67 × 15,525.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.38x = 588,450,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,450,259.31/27,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.51

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