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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,372.62, 41,058.94 and 15,677.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,372.62, 41,058.94 and 15,677.66 is: 23,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,372.62 : 41,058.94 = 15,677.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,372.62/41,058.94 = 15,677.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,372.62x = 41,058.94 × 15,677.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,372.62x = 643,708,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,708,101.28/27,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,516.50

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