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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,504.97, 41,220.50 and 15,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,504.97, 41,220.50 and 15,006.26 is: 22,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,504.97 : 41,220.50 = 15,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,504.97/41,220.50 = 15,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,504.97x = 41,220.50 × 15,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,504.97x = 618,565,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,565,568.35/27,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,489.23

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