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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,074.55, 40,511.97 and 16,407.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,074.55, 40,511.97 and 16,407.06 is: 24,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,074.55 : 40,511.97 = 16,407.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,074.55/40,511.97 = 16,407.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,074.55x = 40,511.97 × 16,407.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,074.55x = 664,682,322.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,682,322.51/27,074.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.08

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