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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,290.91, 40,847.57 and 15,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,290.91, 40,847.57 and 15,263.22 is: 22,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,290.91 : 40,847.57 = 15,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,290.91/40,847.57 = 15,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,290.91x = 40,847.57 × 15,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,290.91x = 623,465,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,465,447.38/27,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,845.17

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