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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,540.39, 41,244.93 and 15,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,540.39, 41,244.93 and 15,041.73 is: 22,526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,540.39 : 41,244.93 = 15,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,540.39/41,244.93 = 15,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,540.39x = 41,244.93 × 15,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,540.39x = 620,395,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,395,100.93/27,540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.74

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