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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,621.93, 41,451.05 and 15,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,621.93, 41,451.05 and 15,150.69 is: 22,735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,621.93 : 41,451.05 = 15,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,621.93/41,451.05 = 15,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,621.93x = 41,451.05 × 15,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,621.93x = 628,011,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,011,932.97/27,621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.99

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