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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.53, 40,989.60 and 15,481.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.53, 40,989.60 and 15,481.85 is: 23,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.53 : 40,989.60 = 15,481.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.53/40,989.60 = 15,481.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.53x = 40,989.60 × 15,481.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.53x = 634,594,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,594,633.81/27,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.06

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