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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,619.49, 41,447.40 and 15,148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,619.49, 41,447.40 and 15,148.27 is: 22,732.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,619.49 : 41,447.40 = 15,148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,619.49/41,447.40 = 15,148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,619.49x = 41,447.40 × 15,148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,619.49x = 627,856,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,856,123.02/27,619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.36

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