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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,558.91, 41,301.24 and 15,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,558.91, 41,301.24 and 15,060.16 is: 22,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,558.91 : 41,301.24 = 15,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,558.91/41,301.24 = 15,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,558.91x = 41,301.24 × 15,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,558.91x = 622,003,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,003,282.60/27,558.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.95

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