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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,321.76, 151,982.62 and 27,449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,321.76, 151,982.62 and 27,449.76 is: 41,174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,321.76 : 151,982.62 = 27,449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,321.76/151,982.62 = 27,449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,321.76x = 151,982.62 × 27,449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,321.76x = 4,171,886,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,886,443.17/101,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,174.63

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