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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,031.08, 40,510.98 and 16,468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,031.08, 40,510.98 and 16,468.68 is: 24,681.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,031.08 : 40,510.98 = 16,468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,031.08/40,510.98 = 16,468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,031.08x = 40,510.98 × 16,468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,031.08x = 667,162,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,162,366.11/27,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.31

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