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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,519.14, 37,976.82 and 15,582.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,519.14, 37,976.82 and 15,582.14 is: 21,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,519.14 : 37,976.82 = 15,582.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,519.14/37,976.82 = 15,582.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,519.14x = 37,976.82 × 15,582.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,519.14x = 591,760,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,760,125.99/27,519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,503.58

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