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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,068.52, 40,575.12 and 15,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,068.52, 40,575.12 and 15,357 is: 23,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,068.52 : 40,575.12 = 15,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,068.52/40,575.12 = 15,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,068.52x = 40,575.12 × 15,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,068.52x = 623,112,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,112,117.84/27,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.81

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