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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,631.20, 41,464.95 and 15,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,631.20, 41,464.95 and 15,159.96 is: 22,749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,631.20 : 41,464.95 = 15,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,631.20/41,464.95 = 15,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,631.20x = 41,464.95 × 15,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,631.20x = 628,606,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,606,983.40/27,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.90

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