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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,023.28, 40,507.38 and 15,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,023.28, 40,507.38 and 15,311.76 is: 22,952.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,023.28 : 40,507.38 = 15,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,023.28/40,507.38 = 15,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,023.28x = 40,507.38 × 15,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,023.28x = 620,239,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,239,280.79/27,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,952.04

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