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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.06, 37,983.31 and 15,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.06, 37,983.31 and 15,588.48 is: 21,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.06 : 37,983.31 = 15,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.06/37,983.31 = 15,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.06x = 37,983.31 × 15,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.06x = 592,102,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,102,163.23/27,525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.39

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