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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.59, 41,267.40 and 15,024.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.59, 41,267.40 and 15,024.79 is: 22,537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.59 : 41,267.40 = 15,024.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.59/41,267.40 = 15,024.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.59x = 41,267.40 × 15,024.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.59x = 620,034,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,034,018.85/27,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.19

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