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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,626.09, 41,439.41 and 15,139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,626.09, 41,439.41 and 15,139.31 is: 22,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,626.09 : 41,439.41 = 15,139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,626.09/41,439.41 = 15,139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,626.09x = 41,439.41 × 15,139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,626.09x = 627,364,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,364,008.46/27,626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,709.12

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