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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,029.58, 40,508.73 and 16,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,029.58, 40,508.73 and 16,467.18 is: 24,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,029.58 : 40,508.73 = 16,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,029.58/40,508.73 = 16,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,029.58x = 40,508.73 × 16,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,029.58x = 667,064,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,064,548.48/27,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.06

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