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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,498.93, 41,262.72 and 15,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,498.93, 41,262.72 and 15,016.62 is: 22,532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,498.93 : 41,262.72 = 15,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,498.93/41,262.72 = 15,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,498.93x = 41,262.72 × 15,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,498.93x = 619,626,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,626,586.41/27,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.75

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