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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,217.72, 40,903.80 and 16,126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,217.72, 40,903.80 and 16,126.66 is: 24,235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,217.72 : 40,903.80 = 16,126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,217.72/40,903.80 = 16,126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,217.72x = 40,903.80 × 16,126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,217.72x = 659,641,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,641,675.31/27,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,235.74

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