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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.52, 41,273.28 and 15,025.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.52, 41,273.28 and 15,025.10 is: 22,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.52 : 41,273.28 = 15,025.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.52/41,273.28 = 15,025.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.52x = 41,273.28 × 15,025.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.52x = 620,134,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,134,952.96/27,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.92

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