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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,537.48, 41,271.57 and 15,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,537.48, 41,271.57 and 15,031.44 is: 22,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,537.48 : 41,271.57 = 15,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,537.48/41,271.57 = 15,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,537.48x = 41,271.57 × 15,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,537.48x = 620,371,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,371,128.16/27,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,528.25

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