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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.72, 41,230.62 and 15,013.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.72, 41,230.62 and 15,013.01 is: 22,499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.72 : 41,230.62 = 15,013.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.72/41,230.62 = 15,013.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.72x = 41,230.62 × 15,013.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.72x = 618,995,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,995,813.44/27,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.35

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