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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,581.84, 41,371.82 and 15,107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,581.84, 41,371.82 and 15,107.74 is: 22,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,581.84 : 41,371.82 = 15,107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,581.84/41,371.82 = 15,107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,581.84x = 41,371.82 × 15,107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,581.84x = 625,034,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,034,699.89/27,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.10

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