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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,539.13, 152,308.70 and 27,667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,539.13, 152,308.70 and 27,667.13 is: 41,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,539.13 : 152,308.70 = 27,667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,539.13/152,308.70 = 27,667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,539.13x = 152,308.70 × 27,667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,539.13x = 4,213,944,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,944,603.03/101,539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,500.70

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