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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,490.80, 41,279.40 and 15,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,490.80, 41,279.40 and 15,826.80 is: 23,765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,490.80 : 41,279.40 = 15,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,490.80/41,279.40 = 15,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,490.80x = 41,279.40 × 15,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,490.80x = 653,320,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,320,807.92/27,490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,765.07

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