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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.08, 40,390.80 and 16,446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.08, 40,390.80 and 16,446.92 is: 24,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.08 : 40,390.80 = 16,446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.08/40,390.80 = 16,446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.08x = 40,390.80 × 16,446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.08x = 664,304,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,304,256.34/27,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.32

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