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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.32, 38,036.25 and 15,626.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.32, 38,036.25 and 15,626.42 is: 21,563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.32 : 38,036.25 = 15,626.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.32/38,036.25 = 15,626.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.32x = 38,036.25 × 15,626.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.32x = 594,370,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,370,370.18/27,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,563.82

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