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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.65, 37,895.29 and 15,525.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.65, 37,895.29 and 15,525.93 is: 21,424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.65 : 37,895.29 = 15,525.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.65/37,895.29 = 15,525.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.65x = 37,895.29 × 15,525.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.65x = 588,359,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,359,597.33/27,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,424.00

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