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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,065.23, 40,674.26 and 15,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,065.23, 40,674.26 and 15,977.14 is: 24,010.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,065.23 : 40,674.26 = 15,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,065.23/40,674.26 = 15,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,065.23x = 40,674.26 × 15,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,065.23x = 649,858,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,858,346.42/27,065.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.82

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