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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,571.06, 152,354.97 and 27,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,571.06, 152,354.97 and 27,699.06 is: 41,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,571.06 : 152,354.97 = 27,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,571.06/152,354.97 = 27,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,571.06x = 152,354.97 × 27,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,571.06x = 4,220,089,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,089,455.33/101,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,548.15

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