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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,526.22, 37,985.01 and 15,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,526.22, 37,985.01 and 15,588.84 is: 21,511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,526.22 : 37,985.01 = 15,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,526.22/37,985.01 = 15,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,526.22x = 37,985.01 × 15,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,526.22x = 592,142,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,142,243.29/27,526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.93

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