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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.65, 40,545.72 and 15,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.65, 40,545.72 and 15,961.56 is: 23,925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.65 : 40,545.72 = 15,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.65/40,545.72 = 15,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.65x = 40,545.72 × 15,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.65x = 647,172,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,172,942.52/27,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,925.37

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