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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.46, 41,238.99 and 15,007.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.46, 41,238.99 and 15,007.86 is: 22,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.46 : 41,238.99 = 15,007.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.46/41,238.99 = 15,007.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.46x = 41,238.99 × 15,007.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.46x = 618,908,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,908,988.46/27,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.06

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