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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,497.73, 41,253.48 and 15,014.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,497.73, 41,253.48 and 15,014.42 is: 22,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,497.73 : 41,253.48 = 15,014.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,497.73/41,253.48 = 15,014.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,497.73x = 41,253.48 × 15,014.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,497.73x = 619,396,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,396,868.91/27,497.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.38

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