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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.31, 40,981.55 and 7,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.31, 40,981.55 and 7,601.04 is: 11,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.31 : 40,981.55 = 7,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.31/40,981.55 = 7,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.31x = 40,981.55 × 7,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.31x = 311,502,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,502,362.81/27,322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.02

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