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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,487.59, 41,198.57 and 15,010.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,487.59, 41,198.57 and 15,010.75 is: 22,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,487.59 : 41,198.57 = 15,010.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,487.59/41,198.57 = 15,010.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,487.59x = 41,198.57 × 15,010.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,487.59x = 618,421,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,421,472.15/27,487.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.21

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