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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,015.97, 40,525.90 and 10,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,015.97, 40,525.90 and 10,376 is: 15,564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,015.97 : 40,525.90 = 10,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,015.97/40,525.90 = 10,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,015.97x = 40,525.90 × 10,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,015.97x = 420,496,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,496,738.40/27,015.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.75

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