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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,292.91, 40,850.57 and 15,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,292.91, 40,850.57 and 15,265.22 is: 22,848.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,292.91 : 40,850.57 = 15,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,292.91/40,850.57 = 15,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,292.91x = 40,850.57 × 15,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,292.91x = 623,592,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,592,938.18/27,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.17

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