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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,562.11, 38,040.99 and 15,625.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,562.11, 38,040.99 and 15,625.49 is: 21,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562.11 : 38,040.99 = 15,625.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562.11/38,040.99 = 15,625.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562.11x = 38,040.99 × 15,625.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562.11x = 594,408,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,408,918.63/27,562.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.16

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