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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.01, 38,010.62 and 15,609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.01, 38,010.62 and 15,609.62 is: 21,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.01 : 38,010.62 = 15,609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.01/38,010.62 = 15,609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.01x = 38,010.62 × 15,609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.01x = 593,331,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,331,468.22/27,544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.22

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