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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.89, 41,301 and 15,866.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.89, 41,301 and 15,866.49 is: 23,761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.89 : 41,301 = 15,866.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.89/41,301 = 15,866.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.89x = 41,301 × 15,866.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.89x = 655,301,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,301,903.49/27,577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.86

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