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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,164.52, 40,793.76 and 16,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,164.52, 40,793.76 and 16,140.48 is: 24,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,164.52 : 40,793.76 = 16,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,164.52/40,793.76 = 16,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,164.52x = 40,793.76 × 16,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,164.52x = 658,430,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,430,867.40/27,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.63

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