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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,488.34, 41,199.70 and 15,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,488.34, 41,199.70 and 15,011.50 is: 22,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,488.34 : 41,199.70 = 15,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,488.34/41,199.70 = 15,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,488.34x = 41,199.70 × 15,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,488.34x = 618,469,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,469,296.55/27,488.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.33

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