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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,064.23, 40,672.76 and 15,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,064.23, 40,672.76 and 15,976.14 is: 24,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,064.23 : 40,672.76 = 15,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,064.23/40,672.76 = 15,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,064.23x = 40,672.76 × 15,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,064.23x = 649,793,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,793,628.07/27,064.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.32

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