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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.48, 41,277.57 and 15,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.48, 41,277.57 and 15,035.44 is: 22,534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.48 : 41,277.57 = 15,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.48/41,277.57 = 15,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.48x = 41,277.57 × 15,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.48x = 620,626,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,626,427.08/27,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.24

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