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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,520.48, 41,245.98 and 15,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,520.48, 41,245.98 and 15,014.44 is: 22,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,520.48 : 41,245.98 = 15,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,520.48/41,245.98 = 15,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,520.48x = 41,245.98 × 15,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,520.48x = 619,285,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,285,291.95/27,520.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.71

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