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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,344.34, 41,033.79 and 15,680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,344.34, 41,033.79 and 15,680.34 is: 23,530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,344.34 : 41,033.79 = 15,680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,344.34/41,033.79 = 15,680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,344.34x = 41,033.79 × 15,680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,344.34x = 643,423,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,423,778.69/27,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,530.42

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