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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,635.20, 41,470.96 and 15,163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,635.20, 41,470.96 and 15,163.96 is: 22,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,635.20 : 41,470.96 = 15,163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,635.20/41,470.96 = 15,163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,635.20x = 41,470.96 × 15,163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,635.20x = 628,863,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,863,978.60/27,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,755.90

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