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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,374.62, 41,061.94 and 15,679.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,374.62, 41,061.94 and 15,679.66 is: 23,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,374.62 : 41,061.94 = 15,679.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,374.62/41,061.94 = 15,679.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,374.62x = 41,061.94 × 15,679.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,374.62x = 643,837,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,837,258.14/27,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.50

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