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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,331, 151,996.52 and 27,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,331, 151,996.52 and 27,459 is: 41,188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,331 : 151,996.52 = 27,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,331/151,996.52 = 27,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,331x = 151,996.52 × 27,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,331x = 4,173,672,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,672,442.68/101,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,188.51

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