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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,499.28, 41,227.98 and 15,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,499.28, 41,227.98 and 15,029.96 is: 22,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,499.28 : 41,227.98 = 15,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,499.28/41,227.98 = 15,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,499.28x = 41,227.98 × 15,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,499.28x = 619,654,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,654,890.28/27,499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,533.50

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