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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,627.53, 41,441.58 and 15,140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,627.53, 41,441.58 and 15,140.75 is: 22,711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,627.53 : 41,441.58 = 15,140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,627.53/41,441.58 = 15,140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,627.53x = 41,441.58 × 15,140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,627.53x = 627,456,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,456,602.39/27,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.28

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