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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,261.58, 40,892.38 and 15,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,261.58, 40,892.38 and 15,027.34 is: 22,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,261.58 : 40,892.38 = 15,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,261.58/40,892.38 = 15,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,261.58x = 40,892.38 × 15,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,261.58x = 614,503,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,503,697.67/27,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.02

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