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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.96, 37,898.46 and 15,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.96, 37,898.46 and 15,525.88 is: 21,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.96 : 37,898.46 = 15,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.96/37,898.46 = 15,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.96x = 37,898.46 × 15,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.96x = 588,406,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,406,942.14/27,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.47

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