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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,535.07, 41,315.83 and 15,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,535.07, 41,315.83 and 15,054.59 is: 22,589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,535.07 : 41,315.83 = 15,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,535.07/41,315.83 = 15,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,535.07x = 41,315.83 × 15,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,535.07x = 621,992,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,992,881.16/27,535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,589.12

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