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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.59, 38,012.19 and 15,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.59, 38,012.19 and 15,610.06 is: 21,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.59 : 38,012.19 = 15,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.59/38,012.19 = 15,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.59x = 38,012.19 × 15,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.59x = 593,372,566.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,372,566.63/27,545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.47

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