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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.12, 38,012.30 and 15,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.12, 38,012.30 and 15,609.26 is: 21,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.12 : 38,012.30 = 15,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.12/38,012.30 = 15,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.12x = 38,012.30 × 15,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.12x = 593,343,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,343,873.90/27,545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,540.80

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