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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,542.39, 38,009.30 and 15,605.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,542.39, 38,009.30 and 15,605.42 is: 21,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,542.39 : 38,009.30 = 15,605.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,542.39/38,009.30 = 15,605.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,542.39x = 38,009.30 × 15,605.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,542.39x = 593,150,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,150,822.33/27,542.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.93

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