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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,075.52, 40,585.62 and 15,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,075.52, 40,585.62 and 15,364 is: 23,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,075.52 : 40,585.62 = 15,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,075.52/40,585.62 = 15,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,075.52x = 40,585.62 × 15,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,075.52x = 623,557,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,557,465.68/27,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.30

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