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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.59, 40,779.33 and 16,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.59, 40,779.33 and 16,644.88 is: 24,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.59 : 40,779.33 = 16,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.59/40,779.33 = 16,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.59x = 40,779.33 × 16,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.59x = 678,767,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,767,054.33/27,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,984.44

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