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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,562.67, 41,296.46 and 15,091.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,562.67, 41,296.46 and 15,091.67 is: 22,611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562.67 : 41,296.46 = 15,091.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562.67/41,296.46 = 15,091.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562.67x = 41,296.46 × 15,091.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562.67x = 623,232,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,232,471.03/27,562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,611.47

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