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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.93, 41,257.77 and 15,031.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.93, 41,257.77 and 15,031.18 is: 22,526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.93 : 41,257.77 = 15,031.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.93/41,257.77 = 15,031.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.93x = 41,257.77 × 15,031.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.93x = 620,152,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,152,967.27/27,529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.50

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