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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,562.17, 41,295.71 and 15,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,562.17, 41,295.71 and 15,091.17 is: 22,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562.17 : 41,295.71 = 15,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562.17/41,295.71 = 15,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562.17x = 41,295.71 × 15,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562.17x = 623,200,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,200,504.42/27,562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,610.72

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