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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,966.70, 41,950.05 and 15,525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,966.70, 41,950.05 and 15,525.10 is: 23,287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,966.70 : 41,950.05 = 15,525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,966.70/41,950.05 = 15,525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,966.70x = 41,950.05 × 15,525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,966.70x = 651,278,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,278,721.26/27,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,287.65

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