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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.36, 41,027.78 and 15,676.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.36, 41,027.78 and 15,676.36 is: 23,524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.36 : 41,027.78 = 15,676.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.36/41,027.78 = 15,676.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.36x = 41,027.78 × 15,676.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.36x = 643,166,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,166,249.28/27,340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,524.43

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