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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,526.47, 37,983.38 and 15,425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,526.47, 37,983.38 and 15,425.33 is: 21,285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,526.47 : 37,983.38 = 15,425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,526.47/37,983.38 = 15,425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,526.47x = 37,983.38 × 15,425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,526.47x = 585,905,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,905,903.97/27,526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.18

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