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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.59, 38,010.81 and 15,609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.59, 38,010.81 and 15,609.06 is: 21,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.59 : 38,010.81 = 15,609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.59/38,010.81 = 15,609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.59x = 38,010.81 × 15,609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.59x = 593,313,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,313,013.94/27,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.09

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