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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.30, 41,337.79 and 15,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.30, 41,337.79 and 15,097.20 is: 22,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.30 : 41,337.79 = 15,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.30/41,337.79 = 15,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.30x = 41,337.79 × 15,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.30x = 624,084,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,084,883.19/27,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,635.31

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