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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,250.06, 40,874.80 and 16,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,250.06, 40,874.80 and 16,148.74 is: 24,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,250.06 : 40,874.80 = 16,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,250.06/40,874.80 = 16,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,250.06x = 40,874.80 × 16,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,250.06x = 660,076,517.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,076,517.75/27,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.94

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