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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,069.40, 40,507.98 and 16,535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,069.40, 40,507.98 and 16,535.80 is: 24,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,069.40 : 40,507.98 = 16,535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,069.40/40,507.98 = 16,535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,069.40x = 40,507.98 × 16,535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,069.40x = 669,831,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,831,855.68/27,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,744.98

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