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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,339.39, 41,009.08 and 15,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,339.39, 41,009.08 and 15,644.34 is: 23,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,339.39 : 41,009.08 = 15,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,339.39/41,009.08 = 15,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,339.39x = 41,009.08 × 15,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,339.39x = 641,559,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,559,990.61/27,339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,466.51

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