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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,348.10, 41,022.15 and 15,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,348.10, 41,022.15 and 15,538.30 is: 23,307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,348.10 : 41,022.15 = 15,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,348.10/41,022.15 = 15,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,348.10x = 41,022.15 × 15,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,348.10x = 637,414,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,414,473.35/27,348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,307.45

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