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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,107.91, 40,674.15 and 16,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,107.91, 40,674.15 and 16,036.22 is: 24,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,107.91 : 40,674.15 = 16,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,107.91/40,674.15 = 16,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,107.91x = 40,674.15 × 16,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,107.91x = 652,259,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,259,719.40/27,107.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,061.60

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