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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,359.28, 41,038.97 and 15,664.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,359.28, 41,038.97 and 15,664.41 is: 23,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359.28 : 41,038.97 = 15,664.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359.28/41,038.97 = 15,664.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359.28x = 41,038.97 × 15,664.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359.28x = 642,851,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,851,173.74/27,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.64

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