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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,526.92, 37,988.04 and 15,590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,526.92, 37,988.04 and 15,590 is: 21,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,526.92 : 37,988.04 = 15,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,526.92/37,988.04 = 15,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,526.92x = 37,988.04 × 15,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,526.92x = 592,233,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,233,543.60/27,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.70

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