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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.47, 41,377.86 and 15,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.47, 41,377.86 and 15,082.90 is: 22,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.47 : 41,377.86 = 15,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.47/41,377.86 = 15,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.47x = 41,377.86 × 15,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.47x = 624,098,124.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,098,124.59/27,577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,630.73

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