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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,650.56, 41,376.72 and 15,906.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,650.56, 41,376.72 and 15,906.16 is: 23,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,650.56 : 41,376.72 = 15,906.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,650.56/41,376.72 = 15,906.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,650.56x = 41,376.72 × 15,906.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,650.56x = 658,144,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,144,728.60/27,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,802.22

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