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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.38, 38,009.30 and 15,607.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.38, 38,009.30 and 15,607.26 is: 21,535.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.38 : 38,009.30 = 15,607.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.38/38,009.30 = 15,607.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.38x = 38,009.30 × 15,607.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.38x = 593,221,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,221,027.52/27,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,535.35

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