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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.26, 37,990.90 and 15,592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.26, 37,990.90 and 15,592.56 is: 21,518.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.26 : 37,990.90 = 15,592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.26/37,990.90 = 15,592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.26x = 37,990.90 × 15,592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.26x = 592,375,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,375,387.70/27,529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.03

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