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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,492.48, 41,245.61 and 15,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,492.48, 41,245.61 and 15,009.17 is: 22,517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,492.48 : 41,245.61 = 15,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,492.48/41,245.61 = 15,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,492.48x = 41,245.61 × 15,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,492.48x = 619,062,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,062,090.97/27,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.51

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