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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.31, 40,750.43 and 16,086.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.31, 40,750.43 and 16,086.47 is: 24,121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.31 : 40,750.43 = 16,086.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.31/40,750.43 = 16,086.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.31x = 40,750.43 × 16,086.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.31x = 655,530,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,530,285.50/27,176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,121.39

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