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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,340.96, 41,011.45 and 15,645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,340.96, 41,011.45 and 15,645.97 is: 23,468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,340.96 : 41,011.45 = 15,645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,340.96/41,011.45 = 15,645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,340.96x = 41,011.45 × 15,645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,340.96x = 641,664,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,664,052.18/27,340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.97

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