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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,463.44, 37,901.49 and 15,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,463.44, 37,901.49 and 15,526.89 is: 21,428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,463.44 : 37,901.49 = 15,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,463.44/37,901.49 = 15,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,463.44x = 37,901.49 × 15,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,463.44x = 588,492,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,492,266.07/27,463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.21

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