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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,130.26, 40,709.21 and 15,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,130.26, 40,709.21 and 15,901.80 is: 23,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,130.26 : 40,709.21 = 15,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,130.26/40,709.21 = 15,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,130.26x = 40,709.21 × 15,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,130.26x = 647,349,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,349,636.07/27,130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,860.80

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