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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.12, 38,010.92 and 15,608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.12, 38,010.92 and 15,608.26 is: 21,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.12 : 38,010.92 = 15,608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.12/38,010.92 = 15,608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.12x = 38,010.92 × 15,608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.12x = 593,284,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,284,322.20/27,544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,539.42

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